APM to be installed Unima chancellor today

The University of Malawi (Unima) is today expected to install President Peter Mutharika as its chancellor during a function to be held at the Great Hall in Zomba.

The President will become the fifth chancellor after founding Head of State the late Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Bakili Muluzi, the late Bingu wa Mutharika and Joyce Banda.

Mutharika’s coronation will be followed by the 60th congregation of Unima where he will award degrees and postgraduate diplomas to 397 graduates of the university, 231 (59 percent) of whom are male and 166 (41 percent) are female.