Lightning kills Muluzi’s daughter

Esme Muluzi-Malisita first born daughter to former president Bakili Muluzi and her friend Hazel Busile have died after being struck by lightning at Mpemba in Blantyre.

A close family friend to the Muluzis Ken Ndanga confirmed the deaths saying the incident happened today (Monday) afternoon while the two were helping out in fertiliser application at a garden in Mpemba.

Ndanga said Muluzi-Malisita who was married to Dr Ken Malisita was rushed to Mwaiwathu Private Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Said Ndanga: “A vigil is taking place at the deceased’s residence at New Naperi as the family is still discussing funeral arrangements.”

Muluzi-Malaisita who was also sister to Minister of Lands Housing and Urban Development Atupele Muluzi was until her death one of the directors for Joy Media Group responsible for marketing.

Born on August 31 1969 Muluzi-Malisita is survived by a husband and
three children.