Muluzi’s daughter killed by lightning strike: Malawi ex-president left ‘devastated’

First born daughter to former president Bakili Muluzi, Mrs Esme Muluzi-Malisita has been killed by lightning while at her farm at Mpemba in Blantyre, a relation Dr Ishamel Chioko has confirmed.

Esmie Muluzi Malisita: Killed by lightining
Esmie Muluzi Malisita: Killed by lightining

Muluzi-Malisita died  when lightning struck  her and a friend Hazel Busile while the two were helping out in fertiliser application at a garden in Mpemba.

She was rushed to Mwaiwathu Private Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The former president is reportedly devastated with the death of his first born child who was also sister to Minister of Lands Housing and Urban Development Atupele Muluzi.

Chioko said the family are “heartbroken”.

Muluzi-Malisita, who was married to Dr Ken Malisita, was until her death one of the directors for Joy Media Group responsible for marketing.

A vigil is taking place at the deceased’s residence at New Naperi as the family is still discussing funeral arrangements, according to Chioko.

Born on August 31 1969 Muluzi-Malisita is survived by a husband and children.

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25 replies on “Muluzi’s daughter killed by lightning strike: Malawi ex-president left ‘devastated’”

  1. my condolences to the Muluzi and Malisita familes. May the almighty receive your daughters in your kingdom.

  2. sob.sob.
    i.have cried.alot.mwavaa.these women vist us evryday to play squash at sports complex.nd they came yesterday eish.am.so shocked.sinkumvetsa malisita nd.hazel..ndakulilan.azimai inu.NDIKUSOWAN.INE.i realy.cried.

  3. Inalinlah Wainalinlah Rajeunn she was so kind, I personally met her in her brother ‘s house, she was very nice. RIP

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