President of Malawi
| President of the Republic of Malawi | |
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| Mtsogoleri wa Dziko la Malawi (Chichewa) Mlongozgi wa Charu cha Malaŵi (Tumbuka) | |
Presidential Standard | |
since 4 October 2025 | |
| Executive branch of the Malawian Government | |
| Style | His Excellency (formal) |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Residence | Kamuzu Palace, Lilongwe, Malawi |
| Seat | Kamuzu Palace, Lilongwe, Malawi |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once consecutively |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Malawi (1991) |
| Formation | 6 July 1966 |
| First holder | Hastings Banda |
| Deputy | Vice President of Malawi |
| Salary | 77,509,760 Malawian kwacha (US $74,300) annually |
| Website | statehouse |
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The president of the Republic of Malawi (Chichewa: Mtsogoleri wa Dziko la Malawi; Tumbuka: Mlongozgi wa Charu cha Malaŵi) is the head of state and head of government of Malawi. The president leads the executive branch of the Government of Malawi and is the commander-in-chief of the Malawian Defence Force. The current president is Peter Mutharika, who has served since being re-elected in September 2025.