Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC)
Founder of the Mindset Revolution. Champion of Reform.
Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) was not just a Vice President — he was a reformist leader who challenged Malawi to think differently, act with urgency, and demand better. His enduring legacy is built on a single, powerful idea: Mindset Change — the belief that no true development can happen unless we first transform how we think, how we work, and how we lead.
Architect of Mindset Change
SKC’s most impactful contribution to Malawi’s development discourse was his relentless advocacy for Mindset Change. He believed poverty, corruption, inefficiency, and poor service delivery were symptoms — but the real disease was a broken mindset.
“No policy will work if the people implementing it don’t believe in excellence, accountability, and urgency.”— SKC
He preached — and lived — discipline, professionalism, and national pride. His punctuality was legendary. His leadership style: no excuses, just results.
He constantly reminded us: If we apply our minds, give our best effort, and bring in the right people — anything is possible.
Champion of Public Sector Reform
As Minister of Public Sector Reform, SKC:
- Introduced performance contracts for Principal Secretaries and parastatal heads.
- Championed digital systems to eliminate inefficiencies and ghost workers.
- Advocated for merit-based appointments and clean recruitment.
- Demanded punctuality, accountability, and output in all government departments.
“You can’t change Malawi if you don’t change how Malawi works.”
The People’s Leader
SKC earned admiration across political divides for his humility, courage, and clarity of purpose. He inspired youth, energized intellectuals, comforted the marginalized, and challenged the political elite — all with rare conviction.
- He spoke truth to power.
- He gave voice to the voiceless.
- He stood for a modern, efficient, and corruption-free Malawi.
His Legacy Lives On
Today, the United Transformation Movement (UTM) proudly carries forward The SKC Legacy.
His values — discipline, reform, integrity, and citizen-first service — remain the heartbeat of every policy, reform, and campaign we advance.
“We must believe that Malawi can work. But for that to happen — we must change our mindset.” — SKC
He redefined leadership.
He demanded excellence.
He believed in a better Malawi.
His legacy lives on.
Honoring the Legacy of Saulos Klaus Chilima
As we look to the future, we pause to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima — may his soul continue to rest in peace.
His visionary leadership and unshakable commitment to Mindset Change and Reforming Government for Better Service Delivery laid the foundation for bold, transformative action. He challenged Malawians to believe:
“Ndizotheka — It is Possible.”
And under UTM, this belief will not only live on,
It will drive every policy and every dream we bring to life.