Jessie Kabwila
MalawipoliticianFemale4.6Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Jessie Kabwila is the Higher Education Minister of Malawi, actively involved in the advancement of the country's educational policies and reforms, as highlighted during the 10th Graduation Ceremony at Daeyang University.
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Jessie Kabwila confirmed that the central region will now be split into three separate party regions.
MP Chisale enters race for Bua region chairman as MCP restructures - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-19
Jessie Kabwila is calling it a year of hardship, pointing the finger at corruption.
Analysis: DPP marks one year in office – and the mood is… complicated - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16
Jessie Kabwila has launched a scathing attack on President Peter Mutharika’s government, branding the year since the DPP swept back to power one of hardship for ordinary Malawians.
MCP brands DPP’s first year one of ‘hardship’ – as government prepares rebuttal report - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16
Jessie Kabwila called for opposition unity and apologized for any wrongdoing during the Tonse Alliance years.
Chilima ‘tormented’ by MCP, says UTM, as alliance apology backfires - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Jessie Kabwila is the party spokeswoman who addressed the media regarding the meeting.
MCP rocked by civil war as Chakwera makes brazen bid to cling to power - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-09
Jessie Kabwila was more direct still in her criticism, unleashing a blistering attack on authorities.
Kabwila claims KadzIpatike arrest is a political hit on MCP’s legal chief - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-11
In 2016, Malawi Congress Party MP Jessie Kabwila was arrested and charged with treason in connection with social-media messages.
ANALYSIS | Treason as a political weapon? Namiwa case revives Malawi’s troubling history - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-03
Jessie Kabwila, the spokesperson for MCP, also declined to comment.
Chakwera under siege as MCP factions demand new leader for 2030 - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-30
Jessie Kabwila, the MCP spokesperson, had not responded to requests for comment.
“Don’t Wait for 2029”: Dulani Tears Into MCP as Court Ruling Reignites Leadership Revolt - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-27
MCP publicist Jessie Kabwila stated that the SONA lacked both substance and urgency.
Opposition parties tear into Mutharika’s SONA, brand it empty, hollow and detached from reality - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-15
Jessie Kabwila has landed in hot water after comments during a party gathering appeared to admit that some MCP members were involved in financial fraud.
Kabwila Admits MCP Members Pocketed Billions, Backtracks Amid Public Outcry - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-11
Jessie Kabwila was one of the former ministers arrested under the current DPP administration.
New Government, Same Script: Arrests, Headlines, No Justice - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-09
Ordinary Malawians want to hear the voices of Honourables Richard Chimwendo Banda, Jessie Kabwila and Simplex Chithyola Banda on this matter.
ANALYSIS | Chithyola’s Empty Chair: When the Opposition Goes Missing - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-07
MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila confirmed Gwengwe’s arrest, saying the party’s legal team has been activated to establish the reasons behind the move.
Arrest Galore Deepens: Sixth Former MCP Cabinet Minister Nabbed as Political Storm Intensifies - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-02
Jessie Kabwila is the spokesperson for the Malawi Congress Party and is also facing charges of publishing fake news.
State Defies Court Order as Judge Slams Prosecutorial Negligence in Mumba–Kabwila Case - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-28
Jessie Kabwila described the death of Honourable Kazombo as shocking and devastating for the party and the country.
Nation Mourns Madalitso Kazombo: A Gentle Giant Silenced Too Soon - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Jessie Kabwila was later arrested as the MCP spokesperson.
Allegations of ‘Cash-for-Amnesty’ Rock DPP as Arrests Trigger Panic - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-15
Jessie Kabwila was granted bail in a case where the State has charged her with publishing false information likely to cause public alarm and disorder.
Bail, Hospital Orders and Heavy Charges: MCP Leaders Face Turbulent Court Battles in Lilongwe - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-15
Jessie Kabwila participated in a press briefing with Vitumbiko Mumba where they raised concerns about electoral fraud.
Police Arrest of Vitumbiko Mumba Raises Alarming Questions Over Criminalisation of Dissent - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-12
Jessie Kabwila, MCP spokesperson, insisted that authorities must follow lawful procedure if Dr. Chakwera is suspected of wrongdoing.
Police Presence at Former President Chakwera’s Residence Sparks Political Uproar and Nationwide Tension - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-26
Jessie Kabwila, the MCP Spokesperson, condemned the politically charged arrests of citizens accused of political violence.
MCP Demands Probe Into Alleged Torture of Suspects in Police Custody - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-06Former legislator Jessie Kabwila has condemned the government’s actions regarding the repeated arrests of the suspects.
Police Rearrest 11 Suspects Freed on Bail in Mponela Violence Case - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-04Jessie Kabwila is the party publicity secretary who declared that Chakwera’s leadership remains intact.
MCP Dares Rebels: Chakwera Stays Put Despite Revolt - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-24
Jessie Kabwila confirmed that the party’s internal meetings are ongoing but offered no clarity on leadership decisions.
Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-21
MCP spokesperson Jessie Kabwila confirmed the withdrawal, saying: 'The case started by President Chakwera and MCP shall be withdrawn because he has conceded defeat in the election.'
Chakwera’s Final Act of Statesmanship: Drops Court Battle After Conceding Defeat - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-25Dr. Jessie Kabwila expressed confidence and joy at what she described as an emphatic victory for the incumbent party.
Malawi Congress Party Declares Victory, Urges Calm Amid Election Anticipation - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-17
Namalomba dismissed MCP official Jessie Kabwila's remarks as 'senseless noise' and urged her to concede that things did not go her party’s way.
DPP Declares Victory, Calls on Chakwera to Accept Defeat - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-17
Jessie Kabwila’s earlier statement welcomed the poll as proof the MCP campaign is resonating with the electorate.
Chakwera Admits Tough Times, Says Foundation for Economic Recovery is Set - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-08
National Publicity Secretary Dr. Jessie Kabwila said the findings show MCP’s 'unshakable foundation' in the Central Region.
MCP Sees Victory Written in IPOR Survey, Predicts Landslide for Chakwera - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-07
Dr. Jessie Kabwila is the Minister of Higher Education and Innovation in Malawi.
NCST updating strategic plan to align it with emerging priorities under MW2063 - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-28
