Gertrude Maseko
Gertrude Maseko | |
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First Lady of Malawi | |
Assumed office 21 June 2014 | |
Preceded by | Richard Banda |
Member of Parliament for Balaka North constituency | |
In office 2009–2014 | |
Succeeded by | Lucius Banda |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1960 (age 63–64) |
Nationality | Malawian |
Political party | DPP |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 (from first marriage)[1] |
Profession | Nurse[2] |
Gertrude Maseko is the incumbent First Lady of Malawi. She married 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. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ^ a b "Meet the bride". The Nation (Malawi). 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ^ "Mutharika weds partner in colourful ceremony". Independent Online (South Africa). 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2014-06-21.