First ladies and gentlemen of Malawi

First ladies and gentlemen of Malawi
Madona oyamba ndi njonda zaku Malawi
since June 28, 2020
Inaugural holderCecilia Kadzamira
FormationJuly 6, 1964

First Lady (Chichewa: Madona oyamba) or Gentleman of Malawi (Njonda zaku Malawi) is the official title held by the spouse of the president of Malawi, an office created in 1964. Malawi's current first lady is Monica Chakwera, who has held the position since June 2020.

Cecilia Kadzamira was known as the "official hostess" of Malawi from 1964 until 1994, as then-President Kamuzu Banda was unmarried.[1][2] The country's present first gentleman is Justice Richard Banda, who took office in April 2012.

  1. ^ Zgambo-Mapemba, Dumase (2013-03-26). "Mama Cecilia Kadzamira". The Nation (Malawi). Archived from the original on 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
  2. ^ Tenthani, Raphael (2000-05-17). "Mystery of the Banda millions". BBC News. Retrieved 2013-03-28.