The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has described President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s first year in office as a remarkable success, awarding his administration 3.75 out of six points following a review of its performance across 14 sectors.
In a statement issued on Monday, CCJP said the assessment focused on key issues directly affecting households and communities across the country.
The commission noted that the score reflected a promising start in stabilising the economy and delivering visible gains, while acknowledging that the government continues to face significant pressure in public service delivery.
According to CCJP, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration has made encouraging progress in food security, education and local development.
The statement highlighted that improved harvests and maize availability, the introduction and funding of free secondary education, and expanded performance‑based financing for councils provide an important foundation for household welfare and community services.
However, the governance watchdog urged the administration to improve access to foreign exchange, restore and diversify energy supplies, ensure credible and independent leadership of the Anti‑Corruption Bureau, and protect progress in food security and education.
It stated that the priority for year two should be to consolidate the gains, strengthen essential systems and convert stabilisation into sustained improvements in jobs, services and household welfare.
The assessment comes a week after the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) also reviewed Mutharika’s first year in office.
Presented by NAP Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe, the forum commended the administration’s early strides in stabilising the economy and improving governance.
