The first part of Chilembwe's plan was to attack European centres in the Shire Highlands on the night between 23 and 24 January 1915 to obtain arms and ammunition, and the second was to attack European estates in the same area simultaneously
Gawo loyamba la dongosolo la Chilembwe linali loti akawukire malo a ku Ulaya ku Shire Highlands usiku wa pakati pa 23 ndi 24 January 1915 kuti atenge zida ndi zida, ndipo yachiwiri inali yomenyana ndi madera a ku Ulaya m’dera lomwelo 