The funeral ceremony of former first lady Anne Chidzira Muluzi is currently underway at Malingunde in the capital Lilongwe.

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his Vice Dr. Saulos Chilima are in attendance.

Apart from the two, former President Dr. Joyce Banda, former President Dr. Bakili Muluzi and some government top officials are present.

Anne Muluzi died last week in Kenya and her body arrived in the country on Tuesday through Kamuzu International Airport.