By Durell Namasani
Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Director of Recruitment, Madalitso Kamatcheni Kazombo, has secured a decisive victory in the party’s primaries for the Kasungu East constituency.
Kazombo, the incumbent MP, triumphed over his challenger, John Mapesa Phiri, by a wide margin, garnering 1,110 votes against Phiri’s 85. The win ensures he will represent the MCP in the upcoming September 16, 2025, general elections.
Known popularly as “Kamatcheni,” Kazombo is a prominent figure in Malawian politics, serving as both Deputy Speaker and a key party official. His landslide victory reinforces his stronghold in the constituency.
The MCP primaries determine the party’s candidates for parliamentary seats ahead of the national polls. Kazombo’s re-election bid now shifts focus to the September elections, where he will compete against candidates from other parties.
Analysts suggest his experience and incumbency give him an edge as the MCP seeks to retain control of Kasungu East.
