Atupele Muluzi (born 6 August 1978) is a Malawian politician, businessman and was a Member of Parliament for Machinga North East constituency from 2004 until May 27, 2019.

[1] He was a running mate in the 2020 presidential elections, on a coalition ticket with incumbent President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party.

[3] A fierce critic of President Bingu wa Mutharika, he was arrested on 20 February 2012 on his way to a political rally where he was expected to address supporters.

[4] He was stopped by the police at a road block, where he was questioned and told that he did not have proper permits to hold a public meeting.

President Joyce Banda took over the reins of power and appointed Muluzi as Minister of Economic Planning and Development in her administration.