By Benjamin Chisale
One of the prominent sub-traditional authorities in the country, Sub-Traditional Authority Mkumba of Mangochi District has died after a long illness.
In the statement issued by Mangochi District Council under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development disclosed that Sub-Traditional Authority Mkumba,whose name was Lingamasa Yikiti died on Thursday, March 10 2021 at Mulibwanji Private Hospital in Mangochi.
The statement further reads: “He has died at the age of 63 He was elevated to Sub Traditional Authority in December 2019.
He is survived by two wife and 17 children.
Burial is on Thursday,11th March,2021 at his Libanda Headquarters, Mangochi North East Constituency.
Speaking through telephone interview,T/A Jalasi describe the late Sub-Traditional Authority Mkumba as a humble person when was ever available when called to his duties in his area.
The Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Honorable Halima Daudi,MP is expected to attend the burial ceremony.