PG supervision

List is only for candidates where I served as first/main supervisor

I). Master of Arts (Political Science)

1. 1. Phaniso Kalua: The Extent of Political Party Institutionalization in Malawi: The Case of UDF and MCP, University of Malawi - Graduated on 26th August 2009.

   2. Willy Mzama: Inter- Elections Political Participation and Democracy Consolidation among Rural Communities of Malawi: An Analysis of Civic Education Outcomes in Dedza District, University of Malawi - Graduated on 25th August 2010.

   3.  Peter Yelesani: The Influence of Intra-Party Democracy on the Functioning of Party Youth Wings in Malawi (1994-2009) – Graduated in October in 2011

   4. Everlisto Msompha: Continuity and Change in Malawi’s Foreign Relations- A Critical Analysis of Malawi’s Diplomatic Shift from Taiwan to Mainland China– Graduated in October in 2011

   5. Petro Kalawa: The Influence of Different Religious Faiths on Political Participation: The Case of Mangochi District – Graduated in October in 2011 

   6. Vitima Mtekela Mkandawire: Political Parties and Problems of Candidate Selection: Lessons from the 2004 General Elections in Malawi – Graduated in October in 2011

   7. Wonderful Mkhutche: Civil Society Organizations and Democracy Consolidation in Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 19th December 2018

   8. Reinghard Chimaliro: Determinants of Diametrically Opposite Voter Turnout Trends in Parliamentary and Presidential Elections in Chiradzulu and Blantyre in Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 19th December 2018

   9. Maureen Kapanga: The State, Traditional Leadership and the Politics of Land Reforms in Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 26th May 2021

   10. Temwa Mughogho:    Strategies used by Critical Civil Society Organisations to Survive in Hybrid Democratic Malawi (1994-2018). University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 26th May 2021

   11. Golie Nyirenda: The Politics of Domestication and Implementation of Ratified International Legal Instruments in Malawi: Case of International Gender Instruments. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 1st March 2022

   12. Paul Mankhwanda: The Role of Christian Organizations in Promoting Environmental Conservation Rights in Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 18th November 2022

II)- Master of Public Administration & Management (MPAM)

1. Alick Chirombo: Democratic Decentralization Reforms and Its Effectiveness on Public Health Service Delivery in Malawi: A Case of Chitipa District Council (2011 -2016), University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 30th November 2017

2. Audrey Chule: Decentralization of Human Resource Management and Its Effects on Recruitment, Selection and Development of Staff in Local Government: The Case of Lilongwe City Council, University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 30th November 2017

3. Felix Makwinja. Effects of Public Financial Management Reforms on Local Government Health Service Delivery: A Case of Integrated Financial Management Systems, University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 19th December 2018

4. Vanessa Manda: Public Administration as an Implementer of Policies: Reflections on the Implementation of Section 11 of the Gender Equality Act (2013). University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 29th September 2020

5. Hannah Ndoliro-Kankuzi: Participation of Members of Parliament in the Formulation of the HIV/AIDS Policy (2013-2017). University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 29th September 2020

6. Grace Kasongo: Managers’ Perceptions of Leadership Challenges in Higher Education Institutions in Malawi: The Case of Chancellor College, The Polytechnic and College of Medicine. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 30th September 2020

7. Allan Mhlanzi: The Role of Bus Depot Fees in Provision of Base Services. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 30th September 2020

8. King Rudi Norman: How the Use of Technology has Enhanced the Administration of Elections in Developing Countries: A Case of Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 26th May 2021

9. Merium Mable Sodala : The Perception of Whitleblowing among Public Officers in Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 26th May 2021

10. Naomi Bvalani: Public Sector Innovation: Analysis of Innovations in The Malawi’s Judiciary From 2013 to 2017. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 26th May 2021

11. Chisomo Singano: Contribution of Followership for Administrative Leadership in Local Government Councils in Malawi: The Case of Mchinji District Council. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 15th June 2022

12. Dyson Nkhoma: Comparative Case Study of Malawi Political Leadership Models and their Respective Corruption Trends since 1964. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 21st September 2022

13. Andrew Mkwate: An Assessment of the Implementation of Institutional Integrity Committees in Selected Local Councils. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 21st September 2022

14. Beauty Msiska-Phiri: An Assessment of Gender Mainstreaming in Promotion of Gender Equality in the Local Government Councils. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 21st September 2022

15. Georgina Sapangwa: Postgraduate Students’ Perceptions of Quality Service Delivery in Public Universities of Malawi: A Comparative Study between the University of Malawi and Malawi University of Science and Technology. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 21st December 2022

III). Master of Arts (Development Studies)

1. Henry Atusaye Mwaupighu: The Political Economy Determinants of the Public Service Delivery through District Service Charters in Salima and Ntchisi. University of Malawi – successfully defended his thesis in November 2016.

2. Edmund Mtangwanika- Chirambo: Perceptions of Host Communities on Burundi Urban Refugees from a Socio-Economic Perspective: A Case of Lilongwe City. University of Malawi – successfully defended his thesis in March 2018.

3. Pillanie Mogha: Too early to Marry: Assessing Factors accounting for the persistence of child marriages in Dedza District, Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 30th September 2020

IV). Master of Arts (Human Resources Management & Industrial Relations)

1. Lhino Gundo: Effects of Informal Workplace Friendships on Organisational Functioning in Manufacturing Companies: The Case of Chibuku Products Limited. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 7th December 2017

2. Patricia Makamo: Workplace Diversity and Employee Innovation in the Public Sector: The Case of Chiradzulu District Health Office. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 7th December 2017

3. Patrick Chipeka Phiri: Relationship Between Strategic Planning and Attainment of Company Goals in Selected Private Organisations in Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 25th September 2018

4. Chrissy Mandere: A Comparative Analysis of Working Conditions of Shop Assistants in Indigenous Malawian and Chinese Owned Shops. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 25th September 2018

5. Khumbo Immaculate Ntambo: Utility Effect of Performance Management Process without Performance Reviews:  The Case of   Multinational Organizational in Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 28th September 2020

6. Asante Mazulu: Employee Perceptions on the Effects of Talent Management on Retention at Nico Holdings Limited in Malawi. University of Malawi- Successfully defended thesis on 21st September 2022

V) Master of Arts  (Industrial Relations)

1. Isaac Kambilinya: Assessment of Performance of Trade Unions in Malawi, University of Malawi - Graduated on 26th August 2009.

VI) MSc in Conflict and Development (Local promoter for Ghent University student)

1. Matthias Boyen: The Social-Econmic Implication of the Relocation of Malawian Street Vendors to Fleamarkets, Ghent University, Belgium. Graduated in 2013.

VII). PhD Supervision (now at various stages)

1. Tamani Nkhono-Mvula. “Institutionalism and Agrarian Transformation in Malawi: A Critical Analysis of Institutional Frameworks behind Agrarian Change Efforts from 1891 – 2017”. PhD in Development Studies, University of Malawi. Thesis successfully defended on 31st May 2022

2. Fanny Mthunzi “Educational Management of Community Day Secondary Schools in Malawi” PhD candidate in Education Management, University of Malawi- (Writing stage)

3. Mlowoka Noel Frank Kayira. “An investigation into challenges affecting successful Implementation of Reforms in the Malawi Police Service”. PhD candidate in Public Administration, University of Malawi- (Writing stage)

4. Vincent Chiwamba. “Exploring the Unique Character of the Human Resource in the Public Sector in Malawi and Establishing Its Impact on Productivity and Profitability of Malawian Organisations”. PhD candidate in Public Administration, University of Malawi – Thesis successfully defended in April 2024