Theresa Kachindamoto
Theresa Kachindamoto | |
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Kachindamoto in 2018 | |
| Inkosi of Dedza | |
| In office 2003–2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kachindamoto VI Justino (1988–2001) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 November 1958 Dedza District, Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (present-day Malawi) |
| Died | 13 August 2025 (aged 66) Lilongwe, Malawi |
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Theresa Kachindamoto (23 November 1958 – 13 August 2025) was a Malawian paramount chief and activist. Primarily active in the Dedza District in central Malawi, she had informal authority over more than 900,000 people. She was known for her forceful action in dissolving child marriages and advocacy on education for both girls and boys. Over 3,500 marriages were annulled.