Victor Musowa urges Malawi MPs to enhance legislative and oversight skills

First Deputy Speaker Victor Musowa has called on Members of Parliament in Malawi to utilize training programs to enhance their legislative, analytical, and oversight capabilities. Speaking at the opening of the fourth and final cohort of the Parliamentary Training Programme at the Malawi School of Government in Lilongwe, Musowa emphasized that lawmakers must possess a strong understanding of technology, law-making, and legislative processes to meet public expectations.

Musowa stressed that effective scrutiny of government projects requires adequate information and skills, specifically urging MPs to investigate cost disparities in similar projects. He noted that Parliament has completed nearly half of its scheduled work for the current period and expects to present eight institutional reports when the House resumes on November 9.

Christine Siame, director of the Malawi School of Government Kanengo Campus, noted that the training is essential for equipping lawmakers with the competencies necessary to discharge their responsibilities and support national development.