The Parliament of Malawi is the supreme legislative body of the Republic, responsible for enacting laws, providing oversight of government operations, and representing the will of the people. It is a unicameral branch of government with 229 Members of Parliament (MPs) elected from constituencies across the country.

The roots of Malawi’s Parliament date back to the colonial Legislative Council of Nyasaland, established in 1907 under British administration. Following independence on 6th July, 1964, Malawi adopted a parliamentary system with Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda as Prime Minister.

In 1966, when Malawi became a republic, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) formed a one-party Parliament, with all members drawn from the MCP. This centralized system remained until 1993 when a National Referendum ended the one party rule.

The first multiparty Parliament was elected in May 1994, marking the beginning of democratic governance. Today, it continues to uphold Malawi’s democratic values through legislation, oversight, and public representation.

The current cohort of parliamentarians was elected in the 16th September, 2025 General Elections and were sworn into office from 27th – 28th October, 2025.