By Ella Mulenga

Karonga, May 7, Mana: Authorities in Karonga have described Malawi Education Reform Programme (MERP) female teachers house construction initiative as a significant milestone that motivates female teachers to teach in hard-to-reach areas in the district.

Deputy Headteacher for Tumbi Primary School, Loncy Kaluba, expressed her excitement for the construction of the only female teacher's house at the school, saying that the development will improve education service delivery more especially to female learners and motivate them.

"The construction of a house for a female teacher here at Tumbi Primary is more than just a building, but also a symbol of what our girls can become. Seeing a fellow woman teaching them will motivate learners to be like their teachers or more," she said.

Group Village Head Mazyuli also hailed the initiative, stating that the investment in education demonstrates the government’s commitment to developing rural communities.

"This project is a true testament that our government values education. Providing proper living spaces for our female teachers will not only improve performance in their teaching practices but also encourage female learners to go further with their studies,” he said.