Alfred Ruwan Gangata | |
|---|---|
| Minister of State | |
| Assumed office 5 October 2025 | |
| President | Peter Mutharika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 October 1988 Kachipeya Village,Dedza |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
| Occupation | Politician,businessman |
| Known for | Vice President of Central Region (DPP);legal cases |
Alfred Ruwan Gangata is a Malawian politician and businessman. He is currently serving as the Minister of State of Malawi in the cabinet of President Peter Mutharika since 2025. [1]
Gangata was born in Dedza District in 1988. He is the founder and Managing Director of Master Security Services,a private security company operating in Malawi. [2] He has expanded his business portfolio to include multiple ventures under the Masters Group,such as Fredlines General Dealers,Self Made Import and Export,Sellers of Farm Produce,and Concrete Constructions. [2]
In February 2024,Gangata was appointed as the Democratic Progressive Party's Vice President for the Central Region,succeeding Zeria Chakale. [2] His appointment followed Chakale's departure from the party.
In October 2025,Gangata was appointed as a Minister of State in the cabinet of Peter Mutharika. [3]
In January 2025,Gangata was arrested by the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) on charges of falsifying tax records,forgery,uttering a false document,and conducting transactions without a valid tax clearance certificate. [4] He was granted bail with conditions,including a K1 million cash bond and fortnightly reporting to the MRA. [5]
In March 2025,Gangata was arrested by the Malawi Police Service over allegations of possessing a fraudulent Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) certificate from Chitowo Community Day Secondary School in Dedza District. [6] Investigators alleged that he was neither a student there nor did he sit the examination.
A witness testified that he had sat the MSCE exams on Gangata's behalf in 2017,claiming he was promised a house,a car,and K4 million,but received nothing. [7]
Gangata is an active figure in Malawian politics,known for his public support of the Democratic Progressive Party. He has stated his intention to lead the party in the 2030 elections. [8]