Chilima
Saulos Klaus Chilima is a Malawian politician and businessman who served as the Vice President of Malawi from 2014 until 2020. He is known for his role in the United Transformation Movement (UTM), a political party he founded in 2018. Chilima gained prominence for his reformist agenda and efforts to combat corruption in Malawian politics. His tenure as Vice President was marked by significant political challenges, including a controversial presidential election in 2019, which he contested in the courts. Chilima's political career reflects a commitment to social justice and economic development in Malawi.
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In the famous 2020 presidential election case (Chilima v Mutharika), the Attorney General represented MEC.
ANALYSIS | Attorney General’s Role in the MEC vs President Case: Why His Involvement May Be a Problem - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-01-30
Chilima founded UTM while serving as Vice President, challenging the authority of President Peter Mutharika.
The Vice President’s Curse: Why Malawi’s Leaders Keep Destroying Each Other - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-26
Chilima is remembered for earning his stripes and inspiring others.
CHE BASIKOLO WRITES| NO TO DPP-UTM ALLIANCE–KABAMBE IS A CROOK AND CANNOT BE TRUSTED - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-23
Chilima is remembered for earning his stripes and inspiring others.
CHE BISIKA WRITES| NO TO DPP-UTM ALLIANCE–KABAMBE IS A CROOK AND CANNOT BE TRUSTED - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-23