Vice President of Malawi

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Vice President of Malawi (Chichewa: Wotsatira wa Mtsogoleri wa Dziko la Malawi) is the second highest political position in Malawi.

The Vice President is elected in the same ticket with the President. The position was first established in 1994 to assist the President. However, the office has been mainly ceremonial.

Vice Presidents of Malawi

Name Inaugurated Left Office Notes
Justin Malewezi and Chakufwa Chihana May 1994 1996 Malewezi as first Vice President and Chihana as Second Vice-President.
Justin Malewezi 1996 2003
Justin Malewezi and Chakufwa Chihana 2003 June 2004 Malewezi as first Vice President and Chihana as second Vice-President.
Cassim Chilumpha June 15, 2004 May 19, 2009
Joyce Banda May 29, 2009 April 7, 2012 Became President, following Mutharika's death.
Khumbo Kachali April 13, 2012 May 31, 2014
Saulos Chilima May 31, 2014 Incumbent

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