Muwua declares bid for DPP leadership
The 33-year-old PhD scholar aims to contest for the party's presidential nomination in 2030.
Chriss Connex Muhuwa, 33, has announced his intention to seek the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential nomination for the 2030 elections. Muhuwa, a PhD scholar in renewable energy, stated his ambition to succeed Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. He has prepared a program to transform Malawi’s economy and strengthen public institutions.
Muwuwa’s early experiences in informal trade, including selling used clothing, exposed him to the economic difficulties faced by ordinary Malawians, particularly farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs. He previously served as Deputy National Youth Director of the DPP and as a Special Assistant on Policy Analysis in the Office of the Vice President. His academic background includes research in energy materials.
His proposed agenda focuses on reliable electricity, industrialisation, job creation, and strengthening public institutions. Muhuwa aims to build support through policies, preparation, and integrity, believing leadership should be judged by ideas, accountability, and results. He views Mutharika as a political mentor.
Why it mattersChriss Connex Muhuwa, a 33-year-old politician, is seeking to lead the Democratic Progressive Party in the 2030 elections, which will affect the country's political direction.