President Mutharika Appoints Lt. Gen. Kalino as Deputy Chief of Defence Staff

President Mutharika Appoints Lt. Gen. Kalino as Deputy Chief of Defence Staff

Published on November 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM by Edgar Naitha

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President Peter Mutharika has appointed Lieutenant General Kondwani Gift Kalino as the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff of the Malawi Defence Force.

According to a letter issued by the Secretary to the Government, Justin Saidi, the appointment has been made in accordance with the powers vested in the President under Section 161 (4) of the Constitution.

Read appointment letter below…

May be an image of text that says 'Republic of Malawi PRESS RELEASE OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT Capital Hill, Lilongwe: His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, Presidento the Republic of Malawi, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under Section 161(4) of the Constitution the Republic of Malawi, has made the following appointment:- 1. Lieutenant General Kondwani Gift Kalino, Deputy Chief of Defence, Malawi Defence Forces The appointment is with immediate effect. Justin JustinAdack Adack K.Saidi, PhD. CHIEF SECRETARY RefNo.CS/S/001 4th November, 2025'

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