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Executive branch Malawi, in 35 editions.
The entry for Malawi published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
president, Cabinet
president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Dr. Hastings Kamuzu BANDA (since 6 July 1966; sworn in as President for Life 6 July 1971)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- President BANDA sworn in as President for Life on 6 July 1971
- National Assembly:
- last held 27-28 May 1987 (next to be held by May 1992);
- results - MCP is the only party;
- seats - (133 total, 112 elected) MCP 133
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Dr. Hastings Kamuzu BANDA (since 6 July 1966; sworn in as
President for Life 6 July 1971)
President:
President BANDA sworn in as President for Life on 6 July 1971
National Assembly:
last held 27-28 May 1987 (next to be held by May 1992); results - MCP is the
only party; seats - (133 total, 112 elected) MCP 133
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- President BANDA sworn in as President for Life on 6 July 1971
- National Assembly:
- last held 26-27 June 1987 (next to be held by June 1997);
- results - MCP is the only party;
- seats - (141 total, 136 elected) MCP 141
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Dr. Hastings Kamuzu BANDA (since 6 July 1966; sworn in as President for Life 6 July 1971)
president, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Dr. Hastings Kamuzu BANDA (since 6 July 1966; sworn in as
President for Life 6 July 1971)
President BANDA sworn in as President for Life on 6 July 1971
National Assembly:
last held 27-28 May 26-27 June 1987 (next to be held by May 1992); June 1997); results - MCP is the
the only party; seats - (133 (141 total, 112 136 elected) MCP 133 141
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Dr. Hastings Kamuzu BANDA (since 6 July 1966; sworn in as
President for Life 6 July 1971)
The entry for Malawi did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994), leader of the United Democratic Front
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; named by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Bakili MULUZI (since
21 May 1994), leader of the United Democratic Front
cabinet: Cabinet; named by the president
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994),
- leader of the UDF,
- was elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was named by the president
chief of state and head of government: President Bakili MULUZI (since
(since 21 May 1994), leader of the United Democratic Front UDF, was elected for a five-year
term by universal suffrage
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was named by the president
- chief of state:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections :
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 17 May 1994 (next to be held by May 1999)
- election results:
- Bakili MULUZI elected president; percent of vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet named by the president
elections : president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 17 May 1994 (next to be held by May 1999)
election results: Bakili MULUZI elected president; percent of vote -
NA
- chief of state:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 17 May 1994 (next to be held by May 1999)
- election results:
- Bakili MULUZI elected president; percent of vote-NA
chief of state: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - note-thethe president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note- the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet named by the presidentelections : elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 17 May 1994 (next to be held by May 1999)
election results: Bakili MULUZI elected president; percent of vote - vote-NA
NA
- chief of state:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 17 May 1994 (next to be held by May 1999)
- election results:
- Bakili MULUZI elected president; percent of vote--NA
chief of state: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note-the
note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994);note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet named by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 17 May 1994 (next to be held by May 1999)
election results: Bakili MULUZI elected president; percent of vote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- 28-member cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 June 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
- election results:
- Bakili MULUZI reelected president; percent of vote - Bakili MULUZI (UDF) 51.4%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MCP-AFORD) 44.3%
chief of state: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994);
note--the
head of government: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994);
note--the
cabinet: Cabinet 28-member cabinet named by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;17 May 1994 15 June 1999 (next to be held by May 1999) NA 2004)
election results: Bakili MULUZI elected reelected president; percent of vote--NA vote - Bakili MULUZI (UDF) 51.4%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MCP-AFORD) 44.3%
- chief of state:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: 36-member Cabinet named by the president elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 15 June 1999 (next to be held NA 2004) election results: Bakili MULUZI reelected president;
- percent of vote - Bakili MULUZI (UDF) 51.4%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MCP-AFORD) 44.3%
chief of state: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government28-member cabinet 36-member Cabinet named by the president
- chief of state:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- 38-member Cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 June 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
- election results:
- Bakili MULUZI reelected president; percent of vote - Bakili MULUZI (UDF) 51.4%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MCP-AFORD) 44.3%
chief of state: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: 36-member 38-member Cabinet named by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 June 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
election results: Bakili MULUZI reelected president; percent of vote - Bakili MULUZI (UDF) 51.4%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MCP-AFORD) 44.3%
- chief of state:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- 46-member Cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 June 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
- election results:
- Bakili MULUZI reelected president; percent of vote - Bakili MULUZI (UDF) 51.4%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MCP-AFORD) 44.3%
chief of state: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Bakili MULUZI (since 21 May 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: 38-member 46-member Cabinet named by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 June 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
election results: Bakili MULUZI reelected president; percent of vote - Bakili MULUZI (UDF) 51.4%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MCP-AFORD) 44.3%
- chief of state:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- 46-member Cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 20 May 2004 (next to be held NA May 2009)
- election results:
- Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (UDF) 35.9%,
- John TEMBO (MCP) 27.1%,
- Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MC) 25.7%,
- Brown MPINGANJIRA (NDA) 8.7%,
- Justin MALEWEZI (independent) 2.5%
chief of state: President Bakili MULUZI Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 21 24 May 1994); 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Bakili MULUZI Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 21 24 May 1994); 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: 46-member Cabinet named by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 15 June 1999 20 May 2004 (next to be held NA 2004) May 2009)
election results: Bakili MULUZI reelected Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Bakili MULUZI Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (UDF) 51.4%, 35.9%, John TEMBO (MCP) 27.1%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MCP-AFORD) 44.3% (MC) 25.7%, Brown MPINGANJIRA (NDA) 8.7%, Justin MALEWEZI (independent) 2.5%
- chief of state:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- 46-member Cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 20 May 2004 (next to be held May 2009)
- election results:
- Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (UDF) 35.9%,
- John TEMBO (MCP) 27.1%,
- Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MC) 25.7%,
- Brown MPINGANJIRA (NDA) 8.7%,
- Justin MALEWEZI (independent) 2.5%
chief of state: President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: 46-member Cabinet named by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 20 May 2004 (next to be held NA May 2009)
election results: Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (UDF) 35.9%, John TEMBO (MCP) 27.1%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MC) 25.7%, Brown MPINGANJIRA (NDA) 8.7%, Justin MALEWEZI (independent) 2.5%
- chief of state:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- 46-member Cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 May 2004 (next to be held May 2009)
- election results:
- Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (UDF) 35.9%,
- John TEMBO (MCP) 27.1%,
- Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MC) 25.7%,
- Brown MPINGANJIRA (NDA) 8.7%,
- Justin MALEWEZI (independent) 2.5%
chief of state: President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: 46-member Cabinet named by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 May 2004 (next to be held May 2009)
election results: Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (UDF) 35.9%, John TEMBO (MCP) 27.1%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MC) 25.7%, Brown MPINGANJIRA (NDA) 8.7%, Justin MALEWEZI (independent) 2.5%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004)
- cabinet:
- 46-member Cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 May 2004 (next to be held in May 2009)
- election results:
- Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 35.9%,
- John TEMBO 27.1%,
- Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA 25.7%,
- Brown MPINGANJIRA 8.7%,
- Justin MALEWEZI 2.5%
chief of state: President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2004)
cabinet: 46-member Cabinet named by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 May 2004 (next to be held in May 2009)
election results: Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (UDF) 35.9%, John TEMBO (MCP) 27.1%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA (MC) 25.7%, Brown MPINGANJIRA (NDA) 8.7%, Justin MALEWEZI (independent) 2.5%
- chief of state:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004)
- cabinet:
- 46-member Cabinet named by the president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 19 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 66%,
- John TEMBO 30.7%,
- other 3.3%
chief of state:
President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004)
cabinet:
46-member Cabinet named by the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 19 May 2004 2009 (next to be held in May 2009) 2014)
election results:
Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 35.9%, 66%, John TEMBO 27.1%, Gwandaguluwe CHAKUAMBA 25.7%, Brown MPINGANJIRA 8.7%, Justin MALEWEZI 2.5% 30.7%, other 3.3%
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004)
- cabinet:
46-member Cabinet named by the president
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 19 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 66%,
- John TEMBO 30.7%,
- other 3.3%
chief of state:
President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA (since 24 May 2004)
cabinet:
46-member Cabinet named by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 19 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
election results:
Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 66%, John TEMBO 30.7%, other 3.3%
- chief of state:
- President Joyce BANDA (since 7 April 2012);
- Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI (since 11 April 2012);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- former President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA died on 5 April 2012, Vice President Joyce BANDA was subsequently sworn in on 7 April 2012
- head of government:
- President Joyce BANDA (since 7 April 2012); Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI (since 11 April 2012)
- cabinet:
46-member Cabinet named by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 19 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 66%, John TEMBO 30.7%, other 3.3%;
- note - MUTHARIKA passed away on 5 April 2012 and was succeeded by then vice president Joyce BANDA
chief of state:
President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA Joyce BANDA (since 24 May 2004); 7 April 2012); Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI (since 11 April 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government government; former President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA died on 5 April 2012, Vice President Joyce BANDA was subsequently sworn in on 7 April 2012
head of government:
President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA Joyce BANDA (since 24 May 2004) 7 April 2012); Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI (since 11 April 2012)
cabinet:
46-member Cabinet named by the president
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 19 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
election results:
Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 66%, John TEMBO 30.7%, other 3.3% 3.3%; note - MUTHARIKA passed away on 5 April 2012 and was succeeded by then vice president Joyce BANDA
- chief of state:
- President Joyce BANDA (since 7 April 2012);
- Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI (since 11 April 2012);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- former President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA died on 5 April 2012, Vice President Joyce BANDA was subsequently sworn in on 7 April 2012
- head of government:
- President Joyce BANDA (since 7 April 2012); Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI (since 11 April 2012)
- cabinet:
36-member Cabinet named by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 19 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 66%, John TEMBO 30.7%, other 3.3%;
- note - MUTHARIKA passed away on 5 April 2012 and was succeeded by then vice president Joyce BANDA
chief of state:
President Joyce BANDA (since 7 April 2012); Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI (since 11 April 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; former President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA died on 5 April 2012, Vice President Joyce BANDA was subsequently sworn in on 7 April 2012
head of government:
President Joyce BANDA (since 7 April 2012); Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI (since 11 April 2012)
cabinet:46-member 36-member Cabinet named by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 19 May 2009 (next to be held in May 2014)
election results:
Bingu wa MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 66%, John TEMBO 30.7%, other 3.3%; note - MUTHARIKA passed away on 5 April 2012 and was succeeded by then vice president Joyce BANDA
- chief of state:
- President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014);
- Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 31 May 2014);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 31 May 2014)
- cabinet:
26-32-member Cabinet named by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
- election results:
- Peter MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA 36.4%,
- Lazarus CHAKWERA 27.8%,
- Joyce BANDA 20.2%,
- Atupele MULUZI 13.7%,
- other 1.9%
chief of state:
President Joyce BANDA Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 7 April 2012); 31 May 2014); Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI Saulos CHILIMA (since 11 April 2012); 31 May 2014); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; former President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA died on 5 April 2012, Vice President Joyce BANDA was subsequently sworn in on 7 April 2012 government
head of government:
President Joyce BANDA Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 7 April 2012); 31 May 2014); Vice President Khumbo Hastings KACHALI Saulos CHILIMA (since 11 April 2012) 31 May 2014)
cabinet:36-member 26-32-member Cabinet named by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 19 20 May 2009 2014 (next to be held in May 2014) 2019)
election results:Bingu wa Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Bingu wa MUTHARIKA 66%, John TEMBO 30.7%, other 3.3%; note - Peter MUTHARIKA passed away on 5 April 2012 and was succeeded by then vice president 36.4%, Lazarus CHAKWERA 27.8%, Joyce BANDA 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI 13.7%, other 1.9%
The same text in 3 editions, 2015 to 2017.
- chief of state:
- President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014);
- Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 31 May 2014);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 31 May 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 20 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
- election results:
- Peter MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%,
- Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%,
- Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%,
- Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%,
- other 1.9%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:
26-32-member(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 May 2014 (next to be held in May 2019)
election results:
- chief of state:
- President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014);
- Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 31 May 2014);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 31 May 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 20 May 2014 (next to be held on 21 May 2019)
- election results:
- Peter MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%,
- Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%,
- Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%,
- Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%,
- other 1.9%
chief of state: President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 31 May 2014); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 31 May 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet named by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 May 2014 (next to be held in on 21 May 2019)
election results: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%, other 1.9%
- chief of state:
- President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014);
- Vice President Everton CHIMULIRENJI (since 28 May 2019; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014); Vice President Everton CHIMULIRENJI (since 28 May 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 21 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2024)
- election results:
- Peter MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 38.6%,
- Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 35.4%,
- Saulos CHILIMA (UTM) 20.2%,
- Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 4.7%,
- other 3.1%
chief of state: President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA Everton CHIMULIRENJI (since 31 28 May 2014); 2019; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA (since 31 May 2014); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA Everton CHIMULIRENJI (since 31 28 May 2014) 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet named by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 21 May 2014 2019 (next to be held on 21 in May 2019) 2024)
election results: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%, 38.6%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 35.4%, Saulos CHILIMA (UTM) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%, 4.7%, other 1.9% 3.1%
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020);
- Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
- election results:
- Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president;
- Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%,
- Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%,
- other 0.7%
chief of state: President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 31 May 2014); 28 June 2020); Vice President Everton CHIMULIRENJI Saulos CHILIMA (since 28 May 2019; 3 February 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Arthur Peter MUTHARIKA Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 31 May 2014); 28 June 2020); Vice President Everton CHIMULIRENJI Saulos CHILIMA (since 28 May 2019) 3 February 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet named by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 May 2019 23 June 2020 (next to be held in May 2024) 2025)
election results: Peter MUTHARIKA Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president; percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 38.6%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 35.4%, Saulos CHILIMA (UTM) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 4.7%, 59.3%, Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%, other 3.1% 0.7%
- chief of state:
- President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020);
- Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
- election results:
- Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president;
- Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%,
- Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%,
- other 0.8% (2020)
chief of state: President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet named by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
election results: Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president; Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%, Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%, other 0.7% 0.8% (2020)
- chief of state:
- President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020);
- Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
- election results:
- 2020: Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president;
- Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%, Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%, other 0.8% 2014: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%, other 1.9%
chief of state: President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet named by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
election results:
2020: Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president; Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%, Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%, other 0.8% (2020) 2014: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%, other 1.9%
- chief of state:
- President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020)
- head of government:
- President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in June 2025) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- election results:
- 2020: Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president;
- Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%, Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%, other 0.8% 2014: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president;
- percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%, other 1.9%
chief of state: President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2020)
head of government: President Lazarus CHAKWERA (since 28 June 2020); Vice President Saulos CHILIMA (since 3 February 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet named by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in June 2025) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
election results:
2020: Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president; Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%, Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%, other 0.8% 2014: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%, other 1.9%
- chief of state:
- President Peter MUTHARIKA (since 4 October 2025)
- head of government:
- President Peter MUTHARIKA (since 4 October 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet named by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by simple-majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- September 2030
- election results:
2025: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote- Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 56.8%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 33.0%, Dalitso KABAMBE (UTM) 3.95, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 1.92%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 1.61%, other 2.72%
2020: Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president;
- expected date of next election:
- September 2030
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Lazarus CHAKWERA Peter MUTHARIKA (since 28 June 2020) 4 October 2025)
head of government: President Lazarus CHAKWERA Peter MUTHARIKA (since 28 June 2020) 4 October 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet named by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by simple majority simple-majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on 23 June 2020 (next to be held in June 2025) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government date: September 2030
election results: 2025: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent of vote- Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 56.8%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 33.0%, Dalitso KABAMBE (UTM) 3.95, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 1.92%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 1.61%, other 2.72%
2020: Lazarus CHAKWERA elected president; Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 59.3%, Peter Mutharika (DPP) 39.9%, other 0.8% 2014: Peter MUTHARIKA elected president; percent
expected date of vote - Peter MUTHARIKA (DPP) 36.4%, Lazarus CHAKWERA (MCP) 27.8%, Joyce BANDA (PP) 20.2%, Atupele MULUZI (UDF) 13.7%, other 1.9% next election: September 2030
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