President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has once again handed leadership powers to his Vice Dr. Saulos Chilima who is also President of the United Transformation Movement (UTM).

Chakwera left the country on Monday night to attend the inauguration of the newly elected President of Kenya William Ruto.

He will then proceed to New York where he will attend the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the first time.

Chakwera was seen off by Vice President, Dr Saulos Chilima, cabinet ministers and other government officials.

He is scheduled to address the UNGA on 22 September 2022.