Sean Kampondeni
MalawipoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sean Kampondeni, son-in-law of President Lazarus Chakwera, was recently in the news for confirming that Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima had expressed his intention to support Chakwera's candidacy for the 2025 elections just days before his tragic death.
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Sean Kampondeni is mentioned as someone Lazarus Chakwera placed his trust in, according to Alex Major.
Chithyola ‘not fit’ to lead opposition, claims MCP’s Major as Chakwera’s inner circle comes under fire”Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2026-09-28
Malawi· 2026-09-28
Sean Kampondeni became State House spokesman, defending controversial actions.
GREGORY GONDWE WRITES: Malawi’s Déjà Vu—From Mutharika to Chakwera, Different Faces, Same Failures - Malawi Nyasa TimesNyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2025-09-23
Malawi· 2025-09-23
Even Chakwera’s son-in-law, Sean Kampondeni, confirmed the story indirectly.
OPINION | Before His Death, Chilima Had Already Chosen Chakwera Over APM—And 2025 Would Have Proven It - Malawi Nyasa TimesNyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2025-09-03
Malawi· 2025-09-03
Kampondeni confirmed Chilima’s intent to support Chakwera’s re-election campaign.
Revealed: Chilima Secretly Backed Chakwera 2025 Bid Before His Death - Malawi Nyasa TimesNyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2025-09-01
Malawi· 2025-09-01