Reen Kachere

Reen Bessie Kachere is a Malawian politician. She is the former Minister of Gender, Child and Community Development.^[1] Prior to the September 2011 cabinet reshuffle, She was the former Minister for Persons with Disabilities and The Elderly.^[2] She is a former Member of Parliament for the Neno West Constituency.

Katsonga - Kachere Stand off

In 2011 political tensions between former parliamentarian for Neno West Constituency Mark Katsonga Phiri and Kachere developed over development projects in the constituency.^[3] She blocked attempts by Katsonga to rehabilitate of boreholes and roads because Kachere accused Katsonga of having political motivations behind the projects. It is an ongoing issue but no projects have been implemented.^[4]

References

[1] ttp://www.nyasatimes.com/national/malawi-new-cabinet-list/

[2] ttp://www.un.int/wcm/webdav/site/malawi/shared/documents/Statement%20by%20Hon%20%20Minister%20Reen%20Kachere.doc

[3] ttp://bnltimes.com/opinion-a-comment/1711-katsonga-kachere-fight-is-unnecessary.html

[4] ttp://bnltimes.com/opinion-a-comment/1711-katsonga-kachere-fight-is-unnecessary.html

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