During the visit, the Malawi leader  and the First Lady had interactions with  the late iconic politician's wife and children. 

 

The President also planted a tree at the compound to mark his visit.

 

 Banda, one of the architects of independence struggle,  enters the annals of political history of the country as a politician who served as a Member of Parliament, Minister of Finance,  Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Health  among other portfolios . 

 

He is also remembered as a co-founder of  'The Nation Publications Limited' and the first editor of Malawi News.

 

Banda died on  April 9, 2010.

 

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