Biography

The life and journey of Pemphero Mphande

Personal Life

Pemphero Wamwale Mphande was born on September 18, 1992, at Mlambe Hospital in Lunzu, Blantyre. He has two sisters and a daughter, Withu Natalia Mphande. He lives in Blantyre.

Education

  • Primary: St Peter's Primary School (2005)
  • Secondary: Phwezi Boys Secondary School (2006-2009)
  • University: College of Medicine, University of Malawi (2010-2016)
  • Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (January 2017)

Career

  • 2016: Laboratory Officer, Malawi Blood Transfusion Services
  • 2017-Present: Executive Director, FACT
  • Founder: Multiple organizations and initiatives

Early Leadership

  • 2012: First elected President, Medical Laboratory Sciences Students Association
  • 2013-2016: President, College of Medicine AIDS Counselling and Training Society
Pemphero Mphande

Political Beliefs

Pemphero identifies as liberal and left-leaning. He advocates for:

  • Pro-choice on abortion rights
  • LGBTQ+ rights
  • Economic empowerment through tax incentives
  • Local industrialization
  • Job creation policies