Bakili Muluzi

His Excellency Elson Bakili Muluzi
Muluzi in 2019
2nd President of Malawi
In office 24 May 1994 – 24 May 2004
Vice President	Justin Malewezi and Chakufwa Chihana
Preceded by	Hastings Banda
Succeeded by	Bingu wa Mutharika
Personal details
Born	(1943-03-17) 17 March 1943 (age 81) Machinga, Nyasaland
Political party	Malawi Congress Party (before 1992) UDF (1992–present)
Spouse(s)	Annie Chidzira Muluzi (divorced) Patricia Fukulani ​ ​ (m. 1987; div. 2011)​
Children	7, including Atupele
Website	bakilimuluzi.com

Elson Bakili Muluzi (born 17 March 1943^[1]) is a Malawian politician who was President of Malawi from 1994 to 2004. He was also chairman of the United Democratic Front (UDF) until 2009. He succeeded Hastings Kamuzu Banda as Malawi's president. He also served in Banda's cabinet as minister without portfolio, before retiring in 1980.

Muluzi served as minister and secretary general of the Malawi Congress Party for years until he was dismissed for abusing MCP party funds.