President Chakwera appoints Michael Usi as Malawi Vice President

Malawi’s President, Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, has today, 20 June 2024, appointed Michael Biswick Usi as Malawi’s vice president.

Usi has replaced UTM president Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima, who until his death was the vice president of the Republic of Malawi.

Chilima died on 10 June 2024 in Chikangawa when his plane failed to land at Mzuzu Airport due to bad weather.

Chilima was buried on 17 June 2024 at Nsipe.

The appointment of Michael Usi is in line with the Malawi Constitution, which gives him powers to appoint his vice once his vice dies.

Until his appointment, Usi is currently the Minister of Natural Resources, having previously served as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife in the Government of the Republic of Malawi. He is also the vice president of the UTM, a coalition party partner in the current Tonse Alliance government.

As a matter of background, Michael Bizwick Usi was born on 16th December 1968 in a family of three boys, Michael is the last born.

He grew up in a village where he learned the values of culture and traditions. He is married and has two daughters.

Based on the knowledge about culture and traditions, Michael developed an interest in arts. He is an accomplished actor and traditional musician.

Furthermore, he studied cultural development anthropology at Masters level, and this led to his mastery in designing and managing sustainable community development projects in Malawi. His understanding of the critical role that culture and tradition plays in human life, Michael produces a television program that sensitizes people on social economic issues; culture being the underpinning domain.

Michael is a graduate of various colleges and universities. He possesses a diploma in clinical medicine, a Science of Administration undergraduate certificate; Masters in International Development, Masters in strategic management, and a PhD. in youth development through education.

Michael worked for a non-state organization (The Adventist Development and Relief Agency- ADRA) for 27 years; he rose from the position of Manager to Director.