Enoch Chihana

Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana is a Malawian politician and businessman who serves as the Second Vice President of Malawi. He is also the President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), and a long-serving Member of Parliament for Rumphi Central Constituency.

Political career

Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) leadership Following the death of his father, Chihana took a role in rebuilding AFORD.

Under his leadership, AFORD sought to restore its former influence in northern Malawi and remake itself as a national political force. Chihana has maintained ties with traditional leaders in the region, including Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe, as part of AFORD’s revitalization strategy.

Member of Parliament for Rumphi Central Chihana entered parliament after winning the Rumphi Central seat in a by-election in 2012, following the death of Moses Chirambo. He has since retained the seat through successive elections, mostly fighting for youth empowerment, decentralization, and development in northern Malawi.

Political positions Chihana advocates for a federal system of government, arguing that decentralization will improve development equity among Malawi’s regions. He also supports multiparty cooperation and has called for opposition unity.

Personal life He is married and has children. He stays in Lilongwe.