Overspending: Joyce Banda speaks against State House MK67 Billion funding

An online interviewer of Former Malawi president Joyce Banda has sparked debate online after a video surfaced of her criticizing the K67 billion allocated to State House in the 2024/25 national budget.

In the trending clip, Banda described the allocation as excessive, recalling that during her presidency, even K30 million for State House operations was considered a large sum.

She argued that the current figure reflects misplaced priorities at a time when Malawians are struggling with economic hardships.

Her remarks have triggered mixed reactions, with some supporting her concerns about government spending, while others defended the allocation, citing inflation and the rising cost of maintaining State House activities.

The State House budget line has consistently drawn attention over the years, with opposition parties and governance advocates often questioning the rationale behind the huge figures.

Banda’s intervention adds fresh weight to ongoing public debates on transparency and accountability in national spending.