By Durell Namasani
In a significant move ahead of the new parliamentary session, the UTM party has named former secretary general Patricia Kaliati as its Leader of the House.
The appointment was made by UTM President Dalitso Kabambe and communicated in an internal party brief seen by 247 Malawi. Kaliati, who recently secured the parliamentary seat for Mulanje, will now be responsible for steering the party’s legislative agenda on the government bench.
The communication also outlined other key leadership positions within the party’s parliamentary caucus. Honourable Felix Njawala has been appointed as the Chief Whip, tasked with enforcing party discipline. He will be assisted by Edgar Kapalamula, who takes the role of Deputy Whip.
Completing the senior team is Honourable Kenneth Ndovie, who has been named Deputy Leader of the House. He will support Kaliati in managing the party’s business in the chamber.
