Richard Chimwendo Banda

Richard Chimwendo Banda

politician Malawi

Richard Chimwendo Banda is the Secretary General of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). He has been an outspoken advocate for his party and government policies, often addressing political challenges and opposition claims. Recently, he dismissed allegations regarding an 'Age Bill' purportedly designed to prevent former President Peter Mutharika from running in upcoming elections, asserting that such claims are mere propaganda from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
667,324
Power
269$
Sentiment
5.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Malawi 5 5.40 2.91% +20% 19,129,952 667,324 $7,700 269$
Totals 5 19,129,952 667,324 $7,700 269$
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Recent Mentions

Malawi Malawi: Richard Chimwendo Banda is the Secretary General and chief organiser of the party’s campaign ahead of the September 16 elections. 7

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: MCP Didn’t Die—It Found a Scapegoat, and His Name Is Chimwendo - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Richard Chimwendo Banda is the Secretary General of the Malawi Congress Party and is currently detained without formal charges. 1

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: EDITORIAL | Justice for Richard Chimwendo Banda: Stop Political Persecution Now - Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi Malawi: Chimwendo Banda, who is also a Member of Parliament, was arrested in December 2025 over the alleged attempted murder of Frank Chawanda of Balaka. 3

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication: HRCC Blasts Prolonged Detention of Chimwendo Banda, Demands Charges or Release - Malawi Nyasa Times