By Burnett Munthali Lilongwe, Malawi — Patricia Kaliati, the Secretary General of the United Transformation Movement (UTM), is facing a serious charge of conspiracy to murder President Lazarus Chakwera. Authorities allege that Kaliati collaborated with two other individuals, currently at large, in planning to assassinate the president. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to […]
By Suleiman Chitera Lilongwe, Malawi – The government has requested the court to grant them an additional seven days to conclude their ongoing investigations in a case involving Patricia Kaliati. If approved, this request would result in Kaliati remaining in police custody until the investigation is complete. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to […]
By Burnett Munthali Lilongwe, Malawi – Chief Resident Magistrate Roderick Michongwe has adjourned the highly anticipated court session involving the application for bail and further detention of the accused to 4 PM today. The adjournment comes after lengthy submissions from both the prosecution and defense teams earlier in the morning. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice […]
By Burnett Munthali The appearance of UTM Party Secretary General Patricia Kaliati at the Principal Residence Magistrate Court in Lilongwe marks a critical moment in Malawi’s political and legal landscape. Kaliati, a seasoned politician with a long-standing career in public service, was arrested last Thursday, drawing significant attention and raising questions about the nature of […]
By Burnett Munthali The UTM party’s National Governing Council (NGC) meeting, initially scheduled for today, has been abruptly cancelled following the arrest of the party’s Secretary General, Hon. Patricia Kaliati, on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony. Kaliati’s detention has sparked waves of concern among UTM members and supporters, given her influential role in […]
By Burnett Munthali In a passionate video released on Friday, October 25, 2024, former parliamentarian and activist Bon Kalindo spoke out in support of UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati, currently under arrest on serious charges. Kalindo’s message, now circulating widely on social media, describes the struggle surrounding Kaliati’s detention as a “battle for everyone who […]
By Burnett Munthali The recent arrest of Patricia Kaliati, the UTM Party secretary general, encapsulates the intricate and often fraught relationship between politics and the judiciary in Malawi. Allegations of “conspiracy to commit a felony” without formal charges raise significant concerns regarding the integrity of the legal process and the political motivations that may underpin […]
By Burnett Munthali The UTM Party has confirmed that its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will proceed as planned tomorrow, Friday, despite the arrest of its Secretary General, Patricia Kaliati, earlier today. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionIn a statement to the press, UTM Publicist Felix Njawala assured party members and […]
By Burnett Munthali The arrest of UTM Party Secretary General Patricia Kaliati has raised significant political and legal questions in Malawi. As confirmed by National Police spokesperson Peter Kalaya, Kaliati was taken into custody today in Lilongwe, where she is being held at an undisclosed police station. According to Kalaya, she is suspected of conspiring […]
By Burnett Munthali Police have arrested UTM Party Secretary General Patricia Kaliati on suspicion of planning to commit a crime. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionNational Police spokesperson, Peter Kalaya, confirmed the arrest, stating that Kaliati was taken into custody today. She is currently being held at an undisclosed police station […]
