One Year In Office

President Peter Mutharika marks one year back in office with reflection on return to power after five years out of government.

Three Terms, Three Million Votes

Mutharika became Malawi's first president to win three terms and secure three million votes in an election.

Liberation and Rebuilding

Mutharika described his mission as liberating the country and restoring freedom to people after a difficult inheritance from the previous administration.

Food Security Achievement

Mutharika defended food security as a major achievement, citing improved access in rural areas like Machinga and Chikwawa.

“I know some person said that achieving food security is not an achievement. I was surprised to hear that because ask those people in Machinga eating Chitedze, or Nyika in Chikwawa and Nsanje; they will tell you what it means, it was an achievement”

Economic Process

Mutharika stated the economy cannot be repaired quickly, calling it a process that will take longer than one year.

“The economy cannot be repaired with a magic hand, it's a process”

Personal and Political Freedom

Mutharika claimed Malawians are now free with no hostages in their country, using the Chichewa phrase 'palibe kuzunzika' meaning there is no more suffering.

“Malawians are now free, there are no longer hostages in their own country”

Free Secondary Education

Mutharika highlighted free secondary education and expanded loan access for tertiary students as key achievements.

“providing loans for whoever needs for education”

Taxation and Unity

Mutharika called for national unity and acknowledged difficult decisions on taxation to rebuild the country.

“It will be a rough road. We are taking measures but they are painful”