In a powerful declaration that left no room for doubt, the indomitable and fearless Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, vowed to bring the full weight of her office down on the education sector, promising to uphold and enforce the highest standards across all higher learning institutions in Malawi. With a fiery passion, she assured the nation that her ministry would restore equality in education by ensuring that both public and private universities maintain the rigorous academic standards expected from centers of higher learning.
Addressing the nation alongside her esteemed colleagues, Moses Kunkuyu and Deus Gumba of the Ministry of Lands, Kabwila fearlessly confronted the pressing issues plaguing the sector, from the prevalence of unqualified lecturers to the notorious and disgraceful “sex for grades” scandal, vowing to stamp out these injustices once and for all. She boldly pledged that only those truly deserving and fully qualified would be entrusted with teaching roles at public universities, safeguarding the integrity of academia and ensuring that students receive only the finest education.
With unwavering resolve, Kabwila also exposed the disturbing reality that certain theological institutions were handing out degrees that failed to meet the basic academic criteria, promising swift and decisive action to address these subpar practices. And in a move that only added to her already stellar track record, she proudly updated the nation on the progress of Mombela University, revealing that construction is moving ahead at full throttle, with fencing already in place and the main infrastructure set to break ground in May. Her words painted a picture of a minister determined to leave a lasting legacy in the pursuit of educational excellence.
