Early life and career Phiri was born on 24 August in 1972 in
Blantyre, Malawi. He has served in the Malawi Defence Force for many years, holding various positions before becoming the Deputy Commander. He was appointed as the Commander of the MDF in July 2023, replacing General Vincent Nundwe who served as the Commander of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) from 2019 to 2023, appointed by former President
Peter Mutharika. He retired from the military in July 2023. Phiri served as the Deputy Commander of the MDF under General Vincent Nundwe. He was appointed as the Commander of the MDF in July 2023 by President Lazarus Chakwera, succeeding General Vincent Nundwe. == Allegations ==