By Chisomo Phiri
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-On Monday January 31,2022, the Malawi University of Science and Technology ( MUST) swore in newly elected members of the Student Representative Council (MSRC) at a ceremony that took place at the University’s campus in Thyolo.
The 15 member James Kalawa led MSRC team, takes over from the previous committee whose President was Lampard Kamanga.
Speaking to the new executive, University Registrar Alfred Chinombo called on the new executive to build up a bridge between and University Management.
“While you represent the interests of fellow students, there will be times when you will have to advise them against some measures that can bring challenges on campus. As such, you do not have to agree with them. It is a delicate balancing act,” said Chinombo.
The outgoing council’s President Lampard Kamanga thanked the school management for supporting his outgoing committee and urged the University to also support the incoming members for them to succeed.
In his remarks, the new President Kalawa said they are ready to work with the management and students for harmonious environment at the University.
” As a new committee, we are ready to deliver the best so as we make MUST a better place for all. We promise to perform well in our duties,” said Kalawa.
University Chaplain, Reverend Father Roy Makupe administered the oath of office to Kalawa as President, Ellenive Jerenje as Vice President, Arthur MacDonald as General Secretary, Charity Phiri as Vice General Secretary, Trevor Masanga as Treasurer, Tuwekete Nyirenda as Director of Academics, Tacliana Chikwatu as Director of Publications and Public Relations, Issac Samuel as Director of Social Welfare( men), Tamara Mkandawire as Deputy Director of Social Welfare ( women), Felix Nabwenje as Deputy Director for Social Welfare ( men), Emmanuel Mtegha as Director of Religious Affairs, Tamandani Chikandira as Director of Catering, Rashid Alide as Entertainment Director, Noel Lifa as Director of Sports and Francis Chibade as the Speaker of the General Assembly.
