Justin Sadack Saidi
Justin Sadack K. Saidi | |
|---|---|
| Chief Secretary to the Government of Malawi | |
| Assumed office 5 October 2025 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Colleen Zamba |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Occupation | Civil servant, politician |
Justin Sadack K. Saidi is a Malawian civil servant who has been serving as the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malawi since October 2025, following his appointment by President Peter Mutharika.[1] Before this role, he held several senior positions in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and is widely regarded as an experienced technocrat in public administration.[2]
Public service career
Saidi has served in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) as Principal Secretary. While in that role, he oversaw efforts to improve the inspection and advisory directorate by appointing additional school inspectors.[3] He also participated in the Malawi Education Sector Improvement Programme (MESIP), and took part in international exchanges (e.g. a learning deputation to Zambia) to help improve quality and equity in the education sector.[4][5]
In February 2021, he resigned from his position as Principal Secretary.[6]
In October 2025, Saidi was appointed Chief Secretary to the Government by President Peter Mutharika. This was part of a broader set of senior and cabinet-level appointments following the 2025 general elections.[1] Few weeks after his appointment, Saidi confirmed the suspension of three senior parastatal executives pending government investigations. The suspended officials included Daud Suleman, Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority.[7]
Public reputation
Saidi has been described in media sources as a technocrat - someone with professional civil service experience rather than strictly political background.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Malawi Government Shake-Up: Mutharika Unveils New Cabinet". Malawi 24. 2025-10-05. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ a b "Strong endorsements for the new Chief Secretary: Justine Saidi the right pick". Malawi 24. 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Bulombola, George (2020-01-14). "Ministry of education appoints 201 primary school inspectors". Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Chauwa, Alfred (2020-01-20). "Malawi learns from Zambia on quality education". Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Dzimbiri, Rachael (2018-04-24). "Malawi needs benefit from university graduates – Official". Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: Seasoned PS Justin Saidi Quits - Malawi Voice". Malawi Voice. 2021-02-24. Archived from the original on 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ^ Banda, Ephraim Mkali (2025-10-17). "Government suspends three senior officials amid ongoing investigations". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2025-10-23.