05/07/2023
GET TO KNOW HON. STEVIN STAFFORD KAMWENDO
1. My Journey through Politics
I am a Malawian politician who has served in various capacities in the Democratic Progressive Party right from Area Committee to Regional level. I bring vast experience in managing political issues with the due diligence it requires. I am a well-qualified individual for the position of Secretary General of the party; I am ready to serve the party and bring fresh ideas to the table as we all strive to rebuild the party for victory in 2025.
2. My Qualifications and Other experiences
I hold a bachelor’s degree (BSc.) in Agriculture from the University of Malawi, Bunda College. Prior to my political career, I worked at senior management levels in government projects as well as the private sector. In 2009 I won a parliamentary seat for Ntcheu Bwanje North Constituency, and I was privileged to serve in the late President, Bingu wa Mutharika’s Cabinet in the ministries of Industry and Trade and Foreign Affairs, between 2009 and 2012.
I was born on 30 November 1966 at Kansadzu Village in Ntcheu District in the Central Region of Malawi.
3. My Vision in Politics
To remain a loyal member of DPP and continue to always serve the interests of the party. To take up a leading role in supporting the party and the president get back into government in 2025 general elections. serving the party at National Executive level. I am prepared to contest for the position of Secretary General during DPP national conference.
4. What do I intend to do when I ascend to the Office of the Secretary General
My main goals include and not limited to the following:
a. To serve the party to the best of my ability; and help the party president to run an effective campaign that leads to victory in the general elections in 2025.
b. To promote party policies from grassroots to the National Executive Level - as a way of promoting intra party Democracy and promoting observance and adherence to the party constitution and respecting the rule of law.
c. To support party members and supporters; and motivate them to love and support the party at all levels.
d. To help in resource mobilization processes ensuring that the party has always sustained financial stand.
e. To instill discipline within the party, ensuring that the party constitution and all other party protocols are fully observed by all members at all levels.
5. My Commitment
(i) To respect all positions from the grassroots to the presidency and provide all the political and managerial support.
(ii) To ensure that party members are adequately supported in all party activities at all levels in the four regions of the country.
(iii) To provide guidance and mentorship to specialized party departments to optimize effectiveness of such departments in the party.
(iv) To ensure that the party manifesto is adequately aligned with the national development agenda while at the same time helping the president realize his political and development vision.
(v) To pledge allegiance to the DPP Constitution and the Party Flag
