Peter Mutharika

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Source: Government of Malawi (malawi.gov.mw)

Peter Mutharika has been President of Malawi since 4 October 2025, serving as both head of state and head of government. He previously served as President from 2014 to 2020 and held ministerial posts from 2009 to 2012.[4]

Country

Malawi

Born

18 Jul 1940, Thyolo District, Malawi[4]

First office on record

Minister of Justice, 2009

1. 4 Oct 2025 – present

   President of the Republic[1][2][3]

   Republic of MalawiVerified

2. 4 Oct 2025 – present

   President (head of government)[1][2][3]

   Government of Peter MutharikaVerified

3. 2014 – 2020

   President of Malawi (first term)[4]

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4. 2011 – 2012

   Minister of Foreign Affairs[4]

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5. 2010 – 2011

   Minister of Education, Science and Technology[4]

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6. 2009 – 2010

   Minister of Justice[4]

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• LL.B., University of London (1965)[4]
• LL.M., Yale University (1966)[4]
• J.S.D., Yale University[4]

• JAJane AnsahFirst Vice-President
• ECEnoch ChihanaSecond Vice-President
• JMJoseph MwanamvekhaFinance
• GCGeorge ChapondaForeign Affairs
• FKFeston KaupaDefence
• PMPeter MukhitoHomeland Security
• CMCharles MhangoJustice
• RMRoza MbiliziAgriculture
• BMBright MsakaEducation
• MBMadalitso BaloyiHealth
• BPBen PhiriLocal Government
• SISimon ItayeTrade
• JMJappie MhangoTransport
• MNMary NavichaGender
• PWPatricia WiskiesNatural Resources
• JMJean MathangaEnergy
• TTThoko TemboMining
• CCChimwemwe ChipunguLands and Housing
• JCJoel ChigonaLabour
• AGAlfred GangataYouth, Sports and Culture
• SNShadrick NamalombaICT