Gertrude Maseko
Gertrude Maseko | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Malawi | |
| In role 21 June 2014 – 23 June 2020 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Richard Banda |
| Succeeded by | Monica Chakwera |
| Member of Parliament for Balaka North constituency | |
| In office 2009–2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Lucius Banda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1961 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Political party | DPP |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Tadikira Mafubza (from first marriage) |
| Profession | Nurse |
Gertrude Hendrina Maseko is a former member of the national assembly and the former First Lady of Malawi.
Maseko originates from the village of Kapasule in Balaka District. She was educated at St Mary's Secondary School in Zomba. She was a member of the National Assembly for the DPP between 2009 and 2014, having been elected in the 2009 general elections. She married former President Peter Mutharika on 21 June 2014.