By Burnett Munthali
Penjani Fredokiss Kalua, UTM’s current Youth Director, has announced that he will not be vying for the party’s presidential seat in the upcoming national convention set for November 17 this year. Instead, Kalua has confirmed that he will seek to retain his position as the head of UTM’s youth affairs.
In explaining his decision, Kalua stated that he reached this conclusion after consulting with various stakeholders. He believes that while it is essential for young people to assume leadership roles, there is also a need to assess the current state of the party and the nation as Malawi approaches its next elections.
According to Kalua, senior members have advised him to continue leading UTM’s youth movement for the time being, as his contributions in this role remain valuable to the party’s vision and mission.
“I want to make it clear today. No matter what happens on November 17, UTM will deliver a president to you,” Kalua declared, expressing confidence in the party’s future.
Kalua’s decision has sparked discussions about the role of youth leadership within Malawian politics, with many young supporters seeing him as an inspiring figure who champions youth involvement in governance.
