When was Peter Mutharika born?

Peter Mutharika was born on 18 July 1940 in Zomba.

What positions has Peter Mutharika held?

Positions held by Peter Mutharika include: President of Malawi (since 4 October 2025); President of Malawi (2014–2020); Minister of Defence (2014–2020); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2011–2012).

Where did Peter Mutharika study?

Peter Mutharika was educated at University of London, Yale Law School, Dedza Secondary School.

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Peter Mutharika

President of Malawi

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Arthur Peter Mutharika is a Malawian politician and lawyer who has been the seventh president of Malawi since 2025. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the younger brother of the third president, Bingu wa Mutharika, he served as the fifth president from 2014 to 2020 and has also been leading the DPP since 2012.

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Born: 18 July 1940 wd
Place of birth: Zomba wd
Citizenship: Malawi wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, lawyer, minister wd
Political party: Democratic Progressive Party wd
Education: University of London, Yale Law School, Dedza Secondary School wd
Spouse: Gertrude Maseko wd

Positions held wd

President of Malawi (since 4 October 2025 · BS 17 Asoj 2082 onwards)
President of Malawi (31 May 2014 – 28 June 2020)
Minister of Defence (2014–2020)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (8 September 2011 – 26 April 2012)

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Malawi opposition demands answers over president's prolonged stay abroad23 October 2026

Questions

When was Peter Mutharika born?: Peter Mutharika was born on 18 July 1940 in Zomba.
What positions has Peter Mutharika held?: Positions held by Peter Mutharika include: President of Malawi (since 4 October 2025); President of Malawi (2014–2020); Minister of Defence (2014–2020); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2011–2012).
Where did Peter Mutharika study?: Peter Mutharika was educated at University of London, Yale Law School, Dedza Secondary School.

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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