Professor Kaunda made the remarks when members of the Parliamentary Committee on Education visited LUANAR on 6 February 2026. He said agriculture must be given priority if Malawi is to achieve its goals of agricultural mechanisation and modernisation. “What I was trying to inform and plead with the parliamentarians is that priority must be given to agriculture. Within agriculture, if we are going to develop this country, we need science, technology, skilled people, and capacity. LUANAR a...

The initiative brought together over eighty students who worked hand-in-hand to restore cleanliness across key areas of the campus. In her remark, Patience Balalika, a fifth-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Lilongwe Lessons in Conservation Fundraising Manager, said, "It was an excellent activity, and we hope that other organisations emulate the same spirit. We need to own environmental stewardship" Among activities carried out, students collected litter, swept pathways, and cleared bl...

The Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) on 24 February 2026 conducted a learning visit to the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) to appreciate the University’s experience in implementing Public Sector Investment Programme projects. Welcoming the delegation, Bunda College Registrar Maxwell Mbweza expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as an opportunity for mutual learning and strengthened inter-institutional collaboration. The University highligh...

The awards ceremony saw eight LUANAR students receive MK1 million each for making the Dean’s List, while six others were awarded full scholarships. Speaking at the launch, LUANAR Vice Chancellor Professor Emmanuel Kaunda praised the bank for what he described as a timely and important investment in Malawi’s future. “These scholarships are not just about financial assistance,” he said. “They are a major developmental investment in this country. If capable students fail to access h...

The donation marks the beginning of the centre’s establishment, with the facility set to be assembled in the coming weeks. Once operational, it will become part of STEMPower’s network of more than 150 laboratory-based learning hubs across sub-Saharan Africa, aimed at giving students direct access to modern technology and hands-on scientific experience. The LUANAR Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Kaunda, described the development as a milestone for the university’s growth, saying the ...