Kamkwamba Kumwenda
Kamkwamba Kumwenda serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM). He has been recognized for his efforts to diversify Malawi's power sources and has endorsed a recent power purchase agreement with Aspin Energy Limited, viewing it as a crucial step towards addressing the country's energy deficits.
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Kamkwamba Kumwenda is challenging his removal from office as the chief executive officer of Escom.
Escom Executives’ Case Ruling Due Today as Nyondo Challenges Government Powers - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-01-13
Kamkwamba Kumwenda was reinstated to his position as Chief Executive Officer of ESCOM.
High Court Reinstates ESCOM HR Director, Lawyer Bentry Nyondo’s Legal Acumen in Spotlight - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Fired former Escom CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda is seeking a K1.1 billion payout settlement and has since rejected his deployment to Malawi University of Business and Applied Science.
Fired former Escom CEO Kumwenda seeks K1.1bn payout settlement, rejects Mubas deployment - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Kamkwamba Kumwenda has been removed from his position as CEO of Escom and reassigned to MUBAS as a lecturer.
From Parastatal Powerhouse to Lecture Room: Shock as Escom CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda Is Shunted to MUBAS - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-05
ESCOM Chief Executive Officer Mr. Kamkwamba Kumwenda expressed deep pride and gratitude to the project teams, partners, and communities whose collective efforts made the success possible.
ESCOM Surpasses Electricity Connection Target Ahead of Schedule Under MEAP - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-06Kumwenda hailed the recovery as a landmark victory in the fight against vandalism and theft of electricity infrastructure.
ESCOM Recovers K1.5 Billion Worth of Stolen Copper in Cross-Border Operation - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-10Kamkwamba Kumwenda is the Chief Executive Officer of ESCOM and is leading the MOMA Power Interconnector Project.
MOMA Interconnector: A Giant Step Towards Ending Malawi’s Blackout Blues - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-01
Kamkwamba Kumwenda, CEO of ESCOM, admitted that progress in signing Independent Power Producers has been slow.
ESCOM, EGENCO Turn Up the Power Fight — Major Projects, Big Promises - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-17
Kamkwamba Kumwenda is the CEO of ESCOM and states that Malawi is ready to complete the project.
ESCOM, Mozambique Power Firms Push to Fast-Track 50MW Electricity Deal - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-06
Escom CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda said the utility is being forced to shed load to prevent the national grid from crashing.
Blackout Blues: Escom Blames Load Shedding on 40MW Power Gap, Promises Relief by Year-End - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-17
ESCOM Chief Executive Officer Mr. Kamkwamba Kumwenda described the grant as a 'major step forward' in the country’s long-term energy strategy.
Malawi Secures $2.15 Million Boost for Power Interconnection with Tanzania - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-13Kamkwamba Kumwenda welcomed Pilirani Phiri's appointment, highlighting its importance for transforming customer experience.
Pilirani Phiri Joins ESCOM as Chief Public Relations and Communications Officer - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-03
Kamkwamba Kumwenda, the Chief Executive Officer of ESCOM, commended the agreement with Aspin Energy Limited as a significant step towards diversifying the country’s power sources.
Delays in Implementation of IPPs Worry Malawi Government - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-03