Gertrude Maseko
Appearance
Gertrude Maseko | |
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First Lady of Malawi | |
Assumed role 21 June 2014 – 23 June 2020 | |
President | Arthur Peter Mutharika |
Preceded by | Chief Justice 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 62–63) |
Nationality | Malawian |
Political party | DPP |
Spouse | |
Children | Tadikira Mafubza (from first marriage)[1] |
Profession | Nurse[2] |
Gertrude Hendrina Maseko is the former First Lady of Malawi. She married former President Peter Mutharika on 21 June 2014.[3]
Maseko originates from the village of Kapasule in Balaka District.[1] She was a member of the National Assembly for the DPP between 2009 and 2014, having been elected in the 2009 general elections.[2]
References
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "Meet the bride". The Nation (Malawi). 2014-06-21. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ^ "Mutharika weds partner in colourful ceremony". Independent Online (South Africa). 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2014-06-21.