Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Principal Secretary for administration Oliver Kumbambe has assured Mulanje Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre for the Blind of government’s commitment to addressing its challenges in providing quality training.
He said this on Thursday when he presided over the 2025/26 graduation of 40 trainees who received certificates and start-up capital of K200 000 each.
In an interview, Kumbambe said the training was designed to help persons with visual impairment integrate into society and improve their economic well-being.
to a trainee. | Charles Noniwa
“Forty trainees have acquired skills that will empower them economically,” he said.
The centre’s manager Adam Mulanga thanked government for supporting the institution, noting the centre’s significant impact on the lives of people with visual impairment.
“For us, this is a milestone; we have seen trainees from many parts of the country leaving with skills and knowledge. Many are achieving great things, with some continuing education after rehabilitation while others returning to their work,” he said.
Mulanga highlighted challenges including staff shortages, insufficient learning equipment, lack of a fence and a vehicle.
Student council president Mercy Malinga said the skills will help them to generate an income.
Courses offered at the centre include basic computer skills, agriculture, business management and entrepreneurship, health education and arts.
The centre opened in 1958 and has trained visually impaired persons across Malawi
Kumbambe presents a certificate
to a trainee. | Charles Noniwa
