13/02/2026
The Malawi Head of State Prof Arthur Peter Mutharika has on Friday 13 February 2026 delivered the 2026/2027 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament in Lilongwe.
In his address, the President outlined the theme “The Path to Economic Recovery: Delivering a People-Centered Development,” emphasizing efforts to stabilize the economy and restore growth.
On “Agriculture,” Mutharika highlighted interventions to address the food crisis, including maize purchases, fertilizer distribution, and plans to begin local fertilizer production.
The president also says reaffirmed the rollout of free secondary education in public schools, continued construction of learning facilities, and increased support for university students through loans.
While on “Energy,” Mutharika reported progress in restoring electricity generation, commissioning new solar and biomass power, and plans to increase national generation capacity while stabilizing fuel supply.
On “Mining,” Mutharika announced reforms such as suspension of new licenses, auditing of existing ones, and plans to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund to ensure Malawians benefit from mineral resources.
In his state of National adress, on “Transport and Infrastructure,” he outlined major road rehabilitations, expansion of the national airline fleet, rail revival projects, and upgrades to ports to position Malawi as a regional trade hub.
On “Health,” Mutharika reported improved drug availability, increased budget allocation, construction of new district hospitals, and the introduction of dialysis services in Mzuzu.
President Mutharika stressed digital transformation, good governance, and a firm stance against corruption, declaring that no one will be spared in the fight to rebuild and protect the nation.
Profesor Arthur Peter Mutharika conclude his adress with an appeal to all Arms of government be it Executive, Judiciary and Legislature to put welfare of Malawians first.