Gertrude Maseko
Malawian politician, First Lady from (2014–2020; since 2025)
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Gertrude Hendrina Maseko (born c. 1961) is a former member of the national assembly and the current First Lady of Malawi.
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Gertrude Maseko | |
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Maseko in 2018 | |
| First Lady of Malawi | |
| Assumed role 4 October 2025 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Monica Chakwera |
| In role 21 June 2014 – 28 June 2020 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Richard Banda |
| Succeeded by | Monica Chakwera |
| Member of Parliament for Balaka North constituency | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Lucius Banda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1961 (age 64–65) |
| Party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Tadikira Mafubza (from first marriage)[1] |
| Profession | Nurse[2] |
Maseko originates from the village of Kapasule in Balaka District.[1] She was educated at St Mary's Secondary School in Zomba.[3] She was a member of the National Assembly for the DPP between 2009 and 2014, having been elected in the 2009 general elections.[2] She married President Peter Mutharika on 21 June 2014.[4]
Notable works
Gertrude started a movement called Beautify Malawi Trust,[5] which is aimed at keeping the cities around Malawi clean and litter free.[6] This also created employment for several people.[citation needed]
In 2018 Jean Kalilani who was the Minister for gender, disability and social welfare organised celebrations for International Women's Day involving the first lady and concentrating on women in the countryside.[7]
