Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Secretary General Peter Mukhito on Sunday held a political rally at Msambeta Primary School in the City Centre constituency, where he intends to contest as Member of Parliament.
The rally served as a platform to launch his manifesto and share key highlights from the DPP national manifesto, which was officially unveiled last week.
In his speech, Mukhito pledged to construct a new school, a hospital, and a tarmac road stretching from Tambalale to Kamuzu Barracks if elected as MP. He emphasised that these projects are aimed at improving access to education, healthcare, and infrastructure within the constituency.
Additionally, Mukhito announced a K10 million investment into youth sports development, introducing football and netball tournaments to engage young people constructively. Of this amount, K6 million will go towards the football competition, while K4 million will support a netball league.
“This initiative is meant to keep the youth active and away from activities that could ruin their future,” he said.
On the DPP Manifesto, Mukhito explained: “I thought it was important to come and engage with the people. A few weeks ago, the Democratic Progressive Party launched its national manifesto. Today, I’m here to break down what it means for us locally. This is about creating a contract between the people and those seeking to serve them. We need to be clear about what we’re offering as a party.”
He highlighted two key pledges from the DPP manifesto: Allocating K5 billion to every constituency for development initiatives, as well as making both primary and secondary education free and compulsory.
“Our education system has many challenges, from overcrowded classrooms to unaffordable school fees. Many families are struggling just to survive. If we are serious about building a knowledgeable society, we must remove these barriers. That’s why the DPP is committed to making education free from nursery through secondary school.”
He also stressed the importance of issue-based campaigning: “I didn’t attack anyone in my speech because I don’t believe that’s how we should communicate with the electorate. Elections are a competition of ideas. People want to hear what you plan to do for them, not insults. As Secretary General of the DPP, I must lead by example.”
