Gertrude Hendrina Maseko (born c. 1961) is a former member of the national assembly and the current First Lady of Malawi.
Gertrude Maseko | |
|---|---|
.jpeg) 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 64–65) |
| Party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Tadikira Mafubza (from first marriage)[1] |
| Profession | Nurse[2] |
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
editGertrude 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.[citation needed]
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
edit- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 "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.
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