LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Independent presidential candidate Phunziro Mvula has announced his bid for the presidency in the upcoming September 2025 elections, emphasizing his refusal to be controlled by political financiers.
He stated that most political parties in Malawi are heavily influenced by business interests, which compromises their ability to govern effectively.
Mvula said that running as an independent candidate allows him to maintain integrity and focus solely on the interests of Malawians.
Born on 9 May 1981 at Likuni Hospital in Lilongwe, Mvula is 44 years old and believes his background uniquely positions him to lead.
He attended Lilongwe CCAP Primary School from Standard 1 to 7 before moving to Chimutu LEA School for Standards 7 and 8.
After completing primary education, he joined Bwaila Secondary School for his secondary education from Form 1 to 4.
Mvula was later selected to study at the University of Malawi’s Polytechnic, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Technical Education.
In his third year at the university, he withdrew to train as an officer cadet at the Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO).
He was commissioned as a lieutenant and served at Cobbe Barracks as both a platoon commander and company commander.
In 2011, he was transferred to Changalume Barracks, where he worked until retiring from the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) in 2016.
He joined the MDF in 2003 and gained significant leadership and operational experience.
While serving in the MDF, Mvula pursued a master’s degree in Marketing Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2009.
He also completed multiple military training programs, including courses in military management, conflict management, intelligence, and psychology.
After his retirement, Mvula worked as a lecturer at Pentecost Life University, where he served as Dean and Head of the Commerce Department.
Currently, he runs a manufacturing company that produces cooking oil and bottled water.
Mvula explained that his presidential campaign is rooted in practicality, sincerity, and a commitment to national development.
His first priority would be the recovery of what he claims is K31 trillion in stolen national wealth externalized by previous leaders.
He said that recovering these funds would allow Malawi to pay off its K16 trillion public debt and still have resources for economic growth.
According to him, this financial recovery plan would enable the government to lower taxes, stimulate business growth, and create sustainable jobs.
He believes that reducing tax burdens and increasing the tax base would encourage businesses to reinvest