African Enterprise Malawi brings clean water to Kafumbula Village: Borehole project to benefit 5,000 people

By Burnett Munthali

African Enterprise Malawi (AEM), an evangelical Christian non-governmental organization, has made a significant contribution to the well-being of rural communities by handing over a borehole to Kafumbula Village under Traditional Authority Chadza in Lilongwe.

The handover ceremony, which took place in the village, was marked with gratitude and celebration as the community welcomed the long-awaited access to clean and safe water.

Speaking during the ceremony, AEM’s Social Action and Resource Mobilization Manager, Victoria Mtonga, highlighted that the organization’s mission goes beyond preaching the gospel.

She emphasized that AEM is also committed to addressing practical challenges that affect people’s lives, particularly access to clean water, which is essential for health and sanitation.

Mtonga explained that the provision of boreholes is part of AEM’s broader efforts to uplift communities through its Social Action program, which aims to demonstrate Christ’s love through tangible development interventions.

She added that access to clean water is a basic human right and plays a crucial role in reducing waterborne diseases and improving general well-being.

Village Headman Kafumbula expressed deep appreciation to African Enterprise Malawi for what he described as a life-changing intervention for his community.

He pointed out that the borehole would significantly reduce the prevalence of diseases such as cholera and diarrhea, which had previously affected many people due to reliance on unsafe water sources.

The traditional leader also noted that women and children would now be spared the burden of traveling long distances to fetch water, allowing them to spend more time on education and income-generating activities.

The support provided through the borehole project falls under AEM’s Social Action program, which is funded by Australian Aid and Development, a key partner in supporting sustainable development in Malawi.

According to the organization, the initiative is expected to directly benefit 5,000 people drawn from six different chieftainships within the area of Traditional Authority Chadza.

The borehole project is part of AEM’s ongoing commitment to improve the lives of rural Malawians by combining spiritual ministry with practical solutions to everyday challenges.

This development is seen as a model of how faith-based organizations can play a vital role in national development, especially in remote areas where government resources are limited.