Jessie Kabwira
MalawipoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Jessie Kabwira is the Minister of Higher Education in Malawi, known for her passionate advocacy for academic freedom and reform in the nation’s education sector. Recently highlighted by President Lazarus Chakwera, she plays a pivotal role in the ongoing transformation of higher education, which includes increasing access and dismantling systems of discrimination and injustice in academia.
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Jessie Kabwira publicly apologised to former coalition partners over MCP’s conduct during its time in government.
Analyst Matenje questions why MCP didn’t apologise while in power - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
Kabwira made a public appeal for forgiveness from the party’s former alliance partners, acknowledging past failures.
MCP MP Ayuba savages own party’s apology to ex-allies, declaring no one will trust Chakwera again - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Jessie Kabwira, the party spokesperson, issued a public apology to coalition partners for failing to meet their expectations.
MCP admits failing UTM and coalition allies - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-13
Suleman faced backlash for a sexist tirade against Minister Jessie Kabwira, mocking her personal hygiene during a DPP rally.
ANALYSIS | Is Sameer Suleman Fit to Be Malawi’s Next Speaker of Parliament? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-13
Minister of Higher Education Dr. Jessie Kabwira is also appealed to by Bondo for intervention.
University of Malawi Defies Court Order, Student Leader Humble Bondo Cries Foul - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-14
Jessie Kabwira is demanding half a billion kwacha in damages for what she describes as sexist, humiliating, and reputation-damaging insults hurled at her by Suleman.
“If She Wants Money, Let Her Follow the K67 Billion”: Suleman Mocks Kabwira’s K500 Million Defamation Lawsuit - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-24
Party spokesperson Jessie Kabwira's silence adds weight to suspicions about the party's actions.
Ballots, Petrol, and Silence: Dzalanyama MCP Primaries Marred by Chaos and Cover-Up - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-05
Chakwera appointed Dr. Jessie Kabwira as Minister because no one fights for academic freedom with the fire she brings.
Cathedrals of Knowledge Rise Again: Inside Chakwera’s Grand Rebuilding of Higher Education - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-30