Malawi’s Chief Mkanda dies at 92

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Death has been announced of Senior Chief Mkanda of Mchinji district.

According to communication released by the Spokesperson in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Anjoya Mwaza, Mkanda died on Friday evening July 29,2022 at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe after short illness.

Born Ackim Tumizani Phiri on April 12, 1930, late Senior Chief Mkanda was installed Traditional Authority (T.A) Mkanda in 2000 by former Malawi leader Bakili Muluzi.

In 2014, he was elevated to Senior Chief Mkanda by former Malawi’s first female President Joyce Banda.

The burial ceremony of late Senior Chief Mkanda will be announced later.

Chisomo Phiri

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