Theresa Kachindamoto (born c. 1959[1]) is a Malawian paramount chief (or Inkosi) of the Dedza District in the central region of Malawi.

Theresa Kachindamoto is the youngest of twelve siblings in a family of traditional rulers in the Dedza District around Lake Malawi.

She accepted the position and returned to Monkey Bay, where she assumed the traditional red robes, beads and leopardskin headband.

She could not persuade parents to change their views, but had the 50 sub-chiefs in the district agree to abolish early marriage and annul existing unions.

[7] Chief Kachindamoto worked with groups of mothers, teachers, village development committees, religious leaders and non-government organizations.

[7] UN Women and UNICEF plan to work with traditional leaders elsewhere to replicate the best practices of Chief Kachindamoto in reducing child marriages.