CIVICUS discusses Malawi’s presidential election results with Michael Simon Kaiyatsa, Executive Director of the Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation, a civil society organisation that promotes democracy, good governance and human rights.
The 16 September election saw former president Peter Mutharika return to power. His victory over incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera was decisive, but there were significant concerns about transparency and institutional independence in the electoral process. Civil society and international observers highlighted delays in publication of results, allegations of irregularities and politically motivated violence during the campaign, reflecting ongoing civic space challenges in Malawi.