By Manasse Nyirenda

Rumphi, July 21, Mana: Councilor for Chinyolo/Mphompha Ward has been elected as new council chairperson for Rumphi District Council replacing councilor for Chitimba/Mchenga Ward, Gilbert Kasambara after leading the council for one year.

Munyembe beat Councilor for Nkhamanga Ward Alfred Butao by eight votes to three during a full council meeting held on Friday.

Munyembe has urged various sectors of the council to work together in order to achieve a common goal to improve the welfare of the people of Rumphi.

He also chaired the council from 2020 to 2021.

He will be deputies by councilor for Tcharo Ward, Starch Galatiya Kondowe.

Former chairperson, Gilbert Kasambara urged the new leadership to focus on development for the benefit of people of Rumphi.