Gertrude Hendrina Maseko is a former member of the national assembly and the former First Lady of Malawi.
Gertrude Maseko | |
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| First Lady of Malawi | |
| In role 21 June 2014 – 23 June 2020 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Richard Banda |
| Succeeded by | Monica Chakwera |
| Member of Parliament for Balaka North constituency | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Lucius Banda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1961 (age 62–63) |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Political party | DPP |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Tadikira Mafubza (from first marriage)[1] |
| Profession | Nurse[2] |
Maseko originates from the village of Kapasule in Balaka District.[1] She was educated at St Mary's Secondary School in Zomba.[3] She was a member of the National Assembly for the DPP between 2009 and 2014, having been elected in the 2009 general elections.[2] She married former President Peter Mutharika on 21 June 2014.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "Meet the bride". The Nation (Malawi). 2014-06-21. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ^ Evance Chisiano, First Lady hold fundraising for Beautify Malawi at Zomba State House, 29 July 2018. Accessed 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Mutharika weds partner in colourful ceremony". Independent Online (South Africa). 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
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