Gertrude Maseko
Gertrude Maseko | |
|---|---|
Maseko in 2018 | |
| First Lady of Malawi | |
| Assumed role 4 October 2025 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Monica Chakwera |
| In role 21 June 2014 – 28 June 2020 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Richard Banda |
| Succeeded by | Monica Chakwera |
| Member of Parliament for Balaka North constituency | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Lucius Banda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1961 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Tadikira Mafubza (from first marriage)[1] |
| Profession | Nurse[2] |
Gertrude Hendrina Maseko (born c. 1961) is a former member of the national assembly and the current First Lady of Malawi.
Maseko originates from the village of Kapasule in Balaka District.[1] She was educated at St Mary's Secondary School in Zomba.[3] She was a member of the National Assembly for the DPP between 2009 and 2014, having been elected in the 2009 general elections.[2] She married President Peter Mutharika on 21 June 2014.[4]
Notable works
Gertrude started a movement called Beautify Malawi Trust[5], which is aimed at keeping the cities around Malawi clean and litter free.[6] This also created employment for several people.
In 2018 Jean Kalilani who was the Minister for gender, disability and social welfare organised celebrations for International Women's Day involving the first lady and concentrating on women in the countryside.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Here comes the bride: Malawi First Lady Gertrude". Nyasa Times. 2014-06-21. Archived from the original on 2014-06-24. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ^ a b "Meet the bride". The Nation (Malawi). 2014-06-21. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ^ Evance Chisiano, First Lady hold fundraising for Beautify Malawi at Zomba State House, 29 July 2018. Accessed 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Mutharika weds partner in colourful ceremony". Independent Online (South Africa). 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ^ "First Lady establishes Beautify Malawi Trust". Nyasa Times. 12 July 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "First Lady says Beautify Malawi Trust to support women economic empowerment". Nyasa Times. 23 August 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ Reporter, Nyasa Times (2018-03-07). "Malawi to comemorate international women's day on 8 March - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2024-12-30.