Rumphi District

Rumphi is a district in the Northern Region of Malawi. The capital is Rumphi. The district covers an area of 4,769 km.² and has a population of 128,360.

Government and administrative divisions

There are three National Assembly constituencies in Rumphi:

  • Rumphi - East
  • Rumphi - North
  • Rumphi - West

Since the 2009 election all of these constituencies have been held by members of an independent party.[1]

Notable residents

Rumphi has produced some notable residents like:

  • Edgar Chibaka, founder and Managing Editor of http://www.nyasatimes.com one of Malawi's top online and print newspaper.
  • Chakufwa Chihana 'the father of Malawian Democracy', founder of AFORD
  • Dindi Gowa Nyasulu, Malawian engineer and former President of AFORD
  • Kamlepo Kalua, president of an opposition party
  • Dennis Nkhwazi, a former member of the cabinet
  • Mwiza Munthali, talk show host and activist
  • Kenneth Thindwa, pharmacist, entrepreneur and politician
  • Moses Chirambo, ophthalmologist, entrepreneur, and politician
  • Robert Ng'ambi, soccer player.
  • Gabadhinyo Mhango, soccer player

References

  1. ↑ Parliament of Malawi - Members of Parliament - Rumphi District

Coordinates: 10°45′S 33°50′E / 10.750°S 33.833°E / -10.750; 33.833

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