First Vice President Jane Ansah has prompted widespread speculation in Malawi after she was seen wearing blue plastic surgical gloves at a public event in Mzimba, amid what political observers describe as an increasingly strained relationship with President Peter Mutharika. No explanation for the gloves has been offered by Ansah’s office or by State House. The episode adds to a pattern of incidents in recent weeks that have drawn scrutiny to Ansah’s position within government. She has continued to maintain a visible public profile through her foundation’s charitable work, including a farmer donation drive and community luncheon in Rumphi, even as questions persist over her diminishing role in official state functions. Neither the Vice President’s office nor State House has commented publicly on the reported tensions or on the specific circumstances surrounding Saturday’s event.