Malawi: The Sinecure Question
Are Malawi's Vice Presidents and Special Offices Really Serving the Nation? Onjezani Kenani's recent post raises a question that Malawians have been whispering for years but rarely confront openly.
Komano kuno n'kumbali, a Vice President ndi a Second Vice President azitani akadzuka m'mamawa? How will they be spending their days to justify the lots of money and privileges they enjoy at the expense of the taxpayer?
It's a question that strikes at the heart of governance and accountability in Malawi. The Vice President (VP) and Second Vice President (2VP) are meant to serve as key pillars in the executive, assisting the President in steering national policy, overseeing government programs, and taking up leadership responsibilities when the President is unavailable.
Author's summary: Malawi's top officials' roles are questioned.