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Malawian politician, First Lady from 2014 to 2020
Gertrude Maseko
First Lady of Malawi
In role
21 June 2014 – 23 June 2020
PresidentPeter Mutharika
Preceded byRichard Banda
Succeeded byMonica Chakwera
Member of Parliament for
Balaka North constituency
In office
2009–2014
Succeeded byLucius Banda
Personal details
Bornc. 1961 (age 62–63)
NationalityMalawian
Political partyDPP
Spouse Peter Mutharika ​(m. 2014)​
ChildrenTadikira Mafubza (from first marriage)
ProfessionNurse

Gertrude Hendrina Maseko is a former member of the national assembly and the former First Lady of Malawi.

Maseko originates from the village of Kapasule in Balaka District. She was educated at St Mary's Secondary School in Zomba. She was a member of the National Assembly for the DPP between 2009 and 2014, having been elected in the 2009 general elections. She married former President Peter Mutharika on 21 June 2014.

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Meet the bride". The Nation (Malawi). 2014-06-21. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  3. Evance Chisiano, First Lady hold fundraising for Beautify Malawi at Zomba State House, 29 July 2018. Accessed 10 January 2021.
  4. "Mutharika weds partner in colourful ceremony". Independent Online (South Africa). 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2014-06-21. Notable works Gertrude started a movement called Beautify Malawi Trust, which is a aimed at keeping the cities around Malawi clean and litter free. This also created employment for several people.


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