Lazarus Chakwera
Lazarus Chakwera | |
|---|---|
 Lazarus Chakwera in 2017 | |
| 6th President of Malawi | |
| In office 28 June 2020 – 4 October 2025 | |
| Vice President | Saulos Chilima Michael Usi |
| Preceded by | Peter Mutharika |
| Succeeded by | Peter Mutharika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera 5 April 1955 Lilongwe, Central African Federation (now Malawi) |
| Political party | Malawi Congress Party |
| Spouse(s) | Monica Chakwera |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Malawi University of the North University of South Africa Trinity International University |
Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera (born 5 April 1955) is a Malawian theologian and politician. He became the 6th President of Malawi in June 2020. He has been leader of the Malawi Congress Party since 2013. He was President of the Malawi Assemblies of God from 1989 to 14 May 2013.
Chakwera obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Malawi in 1977. He studied theology and obtained an Honors BA from the University of Limpopo in South Africa, then a Masters from the University of South Africa in 1991. In 2000, he obtained a doctorate from Trinity International University, in the USA.
Chakwera ran for a second term as president in the 2025 Malawian general election on 21 September, but lost to his predecessor, Peter Mutharika, who won more than 60% of the vote.
References
- ↑ http://wiseonefromtheeast.blog.com/files/2013/04/BIOGRAPHY-DR-LAZ-CHAKWERA.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win". bbc.com. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ↑ "Malawi President Chakwera concedes defeat in election, with former leader on course for victory". AP News. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
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