Hermann Mvula

For too long Africa has presented a conundrum as its profound reception of the Bible is juxtaposed with a public life that often seems devoid of biblical values. In this highly original analysis Mzee Hermann Mvula boldly seeks to bridge this ugly chasm by showing what biblical teaching can mean for many different aspects of social and political life.-Kenneth R. Ross, Professor of Theology and Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Zomba Theological University

This book discusses the problems and prospects of Malawi's governance systems. It argues that for Malawi to develop and inculcate the democratic system of governance that benefits the people there is a need to intensify the way people view governance and politics. Malawi has been going through governance problems since independence. Therefore, the book discusses five constituents of the power of the powerless. It argues that if these constituents are followed by the members of the general public, it would bring in some sanity to the often-times insane political landscape and governance challenges in Malawi. Consequently, the book is a socio-political and theological analysis that tries to bring in the ethical theological perspective to the governance systems in Malawi as a way of contributing to solving Malawi's governance quagmire.