Mtukula pakhomo uplifting lives in nkhotakota

Mtukula pakhomo doing great 

By Wongani Mkandawire
Nkhotakota, December 22, Mana: Social Cash Transfer program beneficiaries have commended government for the ongoing program saying it is transforming the economic livelihood of the beneficiaries in Nkhotakota district.

One of the beneficiaries Kapochi Piyasi of Mtete village in the area of Senior Chief Mwadzama who was speaking during a routine visit by district officials, said he has managed to build a house, buy six goats and a bicycle through his monthly aid and he is now investing to become self-reliant.

“Before the program, I was living in poverty. I was depending on my relatives to help my family with basic needss, but now I have a good house that qualifies to be called home,” he expressed.

Another beneficiary Malita Chimera said with children to look after on her own, life was not simple. She used to rely on piece work to bring food and their family necessities.

After being enrolled on the program in 2019, she said life has changed as she is now one of the well-known livestock farmers in the area.

In a different dimension, a 78-year-old beneficiary Mudelanji Chimbano of Ngumbwe in the area of Senior Chief Mwadzama said the money she received every month is assisting her in accessing health services due to her age.

“When I feel sick due to my old age, I use the money as transport to go and receive medical treatment. I’m also depending on the money for food and basic needs, as you can see I can’t manage to venture into farming activities,”she said.

Over 7,731 households are benefitting from this program in Nkhotakota.