Saralnama15 candidates vie for Malawi's presidency. Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera (70) faces former president Peter Mutharika (85) in a rematch of the 2020 election. Voters grapple with fuel shortages, power cuts, and rising living costs. Half the registered voters are under 35, but enthusiasm is low due to ongoing economic problems. Chakwera promises ₹29,000 for newborns, while Mutharika's supporters claim life was better under his rule. Other issues include fertilizer prices, now six times higher than in 2019. Joyce Banda, the country's only female ex-president, is also running. Voters hope the winner can improve their daily lives in one of the world's poorest nations. (Updated 14 Sep 2025, 05:41 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 15 candidates vie for Malawi's presidency
- Incumbent Lazarus Chakwera (70) faces former president Peter Mutharika (85) in a rematch of the 2020 election
- Voters grapple with fuel shortages, power cuts, and rising living costs