President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has accorded a state funeral to late Clement Khembo, former Minister in the reign of former President Dr. Bakili Muluzi.

The deceased’s nephew, Lodzani Fatchi, disclosed of the development during a funeral service at St Montfort in Blantyre.

Khembo died on Monday evening in Blantyre.

The former parliamentarian for Chikwawa East has died at the age of 89, leaving behind 10 children and 31 grandchildren.