First Ladies and Gentlemen of Malawi
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The First Lady or Gentleman of Malawi is the title held by the spouse of the President of Malawi, an office created in 1964. The country's present First Gentleman is Justice Richard Banda, who took office in April 2012.
Cecilia Kadzamira was known as the "Official Hostess" of Malawi from 1964 until 1994, as then President Kamuzu Banda was unmarried.[1][2]
First Ladies and Gentlemen of Malawi
| Name | Term begins | Term ends | President of Malawi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecelia Kadzamira | 06 July 1964 | 24 May 1994 | Kamuzu Banda |
| Annie Chidzira Muluzi | 24 May 1994 | 1999 (Divorced in 1999) | Bakili Muluzi |
| Patricia Shanil Muluzi | 1999 | 24 May 2004 | Bakili Muluzi |
| Ethel Mutharika | 24 May 2004 | 28 May 2007 (Died in office) | Bingu Mutharika |
| Callista Mutharika | 1 May 2010 | 5 April 2012 | Bingu Mutharika |
| Richard Banda | 7 April 2012 | 31 May 2014 | Joyce Banda |
| Gertrude Maseko | 21 June 2014 | Incumbent | Peter Mutharika |
See also
References
- ↑ Zgambo-Mapemba, Dumase (2013-03-26). "Mama Cecilia Kadzamira". The Nation (Malawi). Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ↑ Tenthani, Raphael (2000-05-17). "Mystery of the Banda millions". BBC News. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
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