Ben Phiri
MalawipoliticianMale7.9Global Dominance: 0.00%Ben Phiri is a member of Parliament for Thyolo Central in Malawi and is affiliated with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He has been vocal in calling for a thorough investigation into the violence that occurred at Parliament, emphasizing the importance of reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible for deflating the tires of vehicles belonging to DPP members.
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri made the appeal in Dedza district during the official opening of the Bwanali Water Reticulation System.
Minister Ben Phiri opens Dedza water project, calls for end to vandalism - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-12
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri conducted an unannounced tour of office sections within his ministry.
Minister Ben Phiri rewards fully-staffed department with lunch allowance during surprise office tour - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-11
The digital platform — unveiled by Local Government Minister Ben Phiri and his team — marks one of the most significant steps yet in the fight against secrecy and mismanagement.
Chipungu roars in Malawi Parliament: ‘CDF dashboard will expose every dodgy project!’ - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-03
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has hit out furiously after a leaked letter from the Auditor-General exposing audit queries worth over K5 billion made its way into the public domain.
Ben Phiri slams ‘unacceptable’ leak of bombshell K5bn audit letter — takestakes sly swipe at Finance Minister over control of Audit Office - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31
Ben Phiri is the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development in Malawi, overseeing the launch of a new rural market initiative.
Govt unleashes rural market revolution as Minister Phiri warns contractors: “No room for failure” - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-29Ben Phiri, Malawi’s Local Government Minister, has issued a defiant vow that the country’s controversial K5 billion Constituency Development Fund will remain untouched.
Phiri vows K5bn CDF won’t be cut by a single kwacha — as Minister insists councils in control of their destiny - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-29Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri has reaffirmed that Malawi’s decentralisation agenda is shifting decision-making and resources away from central government and towards local councils.
Ben Phiri says market investments will boost councils’ local revenue - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-28Dr Ben Phiri has issued a stirring call for the country’s traditional leaders to govern with honesty and integrity.
Kasungu now has 16 Senior Chiefs following Mnyanja’s historic elevation - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-27
Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri emphasized the importance of chiefs in driving development.
25‑Year Chieftaincy War Finally Ends — Government installs Khetwayo Jere as Inkosi Mzikubola - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-27
Ben Phiri cautioned against oversimplifying the causes of suicide to economic hardship alone.
Minister’s call for men to ‘cry openly’ sparks cross-party support - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-10
Local Government Minister Ben Phiri stated that the administration is still putting in place systems to strengthen CDF oversight.
Kambwandira unleashes: ‘No CDF cash anywhere’ — govt accused of hiding crisis - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-09
Local Government and Rural Development Minister Ben Phiri came under sustained and bruising attack in Parliament over delayed CDF disbursement.
‘Where is the money?’ MPs corner Ben Phiri over delayed CDF disbursement - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-08
Dr Ben Phiri is a cabinet minister who attended the vigil for Tamara Munthali.
Grief as Tamara comes home: night vigil Wednesday, burial Friday - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-07
Local Government Minister Ben Phiri is known for his fiery public appearances.
Chihana headlines DPP’s final push in tense Bwaila showdown - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-27
Local Government Minister Ben Phiri is driving the push for a major recruitment blitz for council officers across the country.
Ben Phiri sparks 687‑job frenzy - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-25
Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri has warned politicians against interfering in the management and implementation of constituency projects.
Local Government Minister Ben Phiri Warns Politicians Against Interfering with CDF Funds - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-24
Ben Phiri is another senior DPP figure who welcomed Khamisa at the rally.
Babu Khamisa in explosive U‑turn as he dumps MCP and runs back to DPP - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-22
Names such as Ben Phiri became trusted lieutenants in that journey.
The Delegation Debate: Is Mutharika Sidelining His Vice Presidents or Preparing the DPP for the Future? - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-19
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri said he was not aware of the by-laws.
Funeral By-Laws Ignite Uproar in Mzuzu: Order or Overreach? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-27
Dr Ben Phiri received a heroic welcome from vendors at the newly established Wakawaka Bypass Market.
Minister Phiri receives heroic welcome from vendors at Wakawaka Bypass Market - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-04
Ben Phiri’s intervention marks a rare and important moment of real leadership in addressing the Wakawaka market saga.
ANALYSIS | Ben Phiri’s hands-on leadership finally breaks the Wakawaka deadlock - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-04Ben Phiri has ignited a national backlash after floating a controversial proposal that would compel council civil servants to be posted only to their districts of origin.
Minister Sparks Firestorm with Tribalistic Proposal to Force Civil Servants Back to ‘Home Districts’ - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-31Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri laid bare widespread looting of Fisp by chiefs and civil servants.
A Lifeline Stolen: How Civil Servants Hijacked Fisp While Farmers Starved - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-22Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri attempted to downplay the conflict regarding the CDF Bill.
CDF War Refuses to Die: Parliament, Councils Lock Horns as Mutharika Holds The Key - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-18
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has questioned the relevance and performance of local government authorities in Malawi.
Minister Phiri challenges councils to deliver results beyond titles - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-17Ben Phiri, a close aide to Mutharika, was detained on corruption charges and has made a comeback in the cabinet.
Malawi’s new cabinet stokes fears of a return to impunity – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-21
Ben Phiri openly advised MPs 'not to attend council meetings' in his ministerial statement.
MPs in Desperate Push to Reclaim CDF Control as Mutharika Administration Looks the Other Way - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-19
The motion was seconded by Minister of Local Government, Ben Phiri.
Richard Luhanga Confirmed as Malawi’s New Police Chief - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-13
Ben Phiri announced in Parliament that all Village Development Committees and Area Development Committees formed under the previous administration have been dissolved.
Hands Off, Guys! Govt Boots MPs Out of CDF, Dissolves All ADCs, VDCs - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-12
Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri said all CDF projects will now be directly overseen by District Commissioners.
Ward Councillors Sidelined as Government Tightens Grip on CDF Management - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-11