Vera Kamtukule, the current Minister of Tourism in the Malawi Government, commenced her political journey as Deputy Minister of Labour in President Dr Lazarus Chakwera’s Government on 8th July 2020. Within 18 months, she ascended to a full ministerial role, becoming the youngest member of the cabinet.
In addition to her political engagements, Vera Kamtukule is a versatile figure with a profound commitment to personal development, especially among women and girls globally. Her extensive repertoire encompasses roles as a life and leadership coach, analyst, and accomplished author of eight published books. Notable among her scholarly contributions is “The Supply and Demand of Housing in Malawi,” published by Lambert Academic Publishing, and her undergraduate thesis titled “The political suppression of women in the doctor Banda Era as portrayed in the smoldering charcoal” by Tiyambe Zeleza.
Acknowledged for her influential leadership, Vera has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential career women in Africa for the years 2022 and 2023. Concurrent with her political and literary pursuits, she actively pursues academic endeavors, currently undertaking a Ph.D. while holding a Master of Science Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree, and several Diplomas.
Before assuming her governmental position, Vera served as the Chief Executive Officer for the Malawi Scotland Partnership (MaSP), underscoring her dedication to fostering international relations. Through her social enterprise company Patch Malawi, she has distributed over 50,000 copies of her book ‘Made to Bloom’ to girls in public secondary schools across Malawi, empowering them to realize their full potential.