How did David Livingstone and Scottish missionaries introduce Christianity to Malawi?

Christianity was introduced to Malawi in the 1860s by the Scottish missionary, physician, and explorer David Livingstone. Livingstone sought to bring Christianity, commerce, and what he termed civilization to Africa as part of his efforts to combat the slave trade.1234

Following Livingstone’s death in 1873, other Scottish missionaries arrived in the region to continue this work. The establishment and growth of Christianity in Malawi were further supported by the protection provided by the British colonial government, which occupied the region during the 1880s and 1890s. While missionaries and some African societies welcomed this colonial authority, it faced significant resistance from groups such as the Yao and Chewa.12