MCP, Govt Differ on Kamuzu Day Commemorations

Government Defends Kamuzu Day Ceremony As MCP Plans Separate Commemoration In Lilongwe

By Suleman Chitera The Malawi Government has defended its decision not to officially invite political parties to this year’s Kamuzu Day commemoration, describing the event as a national state function held in honour of the country’s founding president, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda. See also Namalomba: Amaryllis Hotel Purchase Began Under MCP Administration Minister of Information and Digitalisation, Dr. Shadreck Namalomba, said the 14 May 2026 cere…

Malawi: Leaders Urged to Keep Politics Out of Kamuzu Day Celebrations » Africa Global Village

By Our Reporter LILONGWE (AGV): As Malawi commemorates the life and legacy of its first president, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, analyst urged attendees to wear national colours instead of party-specific attire to ensure the event remains inclusive. Political analyst Chimwemwe Tsitsi told Maravipost that the annual event, led by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), honours Dr. Banda, who also once served as president of the main oppositio…

MCP, govt differ on Kamuzu Day commemorations

Founding president Hastings Kamuzu Banda’s ceremonial birthday May 14 has turned divisive with opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) planning a separate commemoration, accusing the government of sidelining its leader Lazarus Chakwera. Kamuzu Day is a public holiday in Malawi and the State holds a memorial service. In the recent past, the Head of State has been in attendance, however President Peter Mutharika has this year delegated Minister of …

MCP, government split on Kamuzu day

By Wezzie Gausi: Malawi is expected to witness two separate Kamuzu Day commemorations this year after opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) announced plans to hold its own prayers following concer…