Malawi’s social media personality VJ Ken to remain cell to Friday over child abduction case

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost )-The Blantyre Central Magistrate Court on Wednesday, November 19,2025 adjourned to Friday the case in which videographer and social media personality VJ Ken, real name Kenneth Makina, is answering charges of child abduction and engaging in a relationship with a minor.

Makina appeared before the court for the first time this morning following his arrest by Ndirande Police.

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He is accused of unlawfully keeping a 15-year-old girl at his home.

The talented videograher pleaded not guilty to all charges.

His lawyer, Humphreys Makhalika, applied for bail, arguing that the accused was prepared to comply with all bail conditions the court might impose.

However, the court denied the application.

Senior Resident Magistrate Mercy Bonongwe ruled that bail could not be granted at this stage, citing concerns over possible interference with witnesses, who reside in the same community as the accused.

She added that the right to bail is not absolute, especially in matters involving serious allegations.

Makina is being charged with child abduction contrary to Section 264 of the Penal Code and engaging in a relationship with a minor contrary to Section 138.

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Former Senior Police Officers released on bail over MK1.3 billion extortion allegations

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Senior Resident Magistrate Assunta Maxwell has granted bail to former Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Ackis Muwanga and former Crime Superintendent Laudon Nthinda.

The two former officers were arrested last week in connection with allegations of extorting K1.3 billion from three businesspersons.

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Each has been ordered to pay a MK1 million cash bond and provide two sureties, each bonded at MK2 million.

In addition to the financial conditions, the court mandated that Muwanga and Nthinda surrender their travel documents, seek court approval before leaving the country, and report to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) every two weeks.

The State had requested that the court continue detaining the suspects for 14 days, citing concerns that they might interfere with investigations or attempt to flee.

However, the court ruled that the State had failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify continued detention.

The bail decision allows the former senior police officials to await trial outside of custody while complying with strict conditions intended to ensure their availability for ongoing investigations.

The case continues to attract attention given the high-profile nature of the suspects and the large sum involved, highlighting concerns over corruption and accountability within Malawi’s law enforcement agencies.

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Former Senior Police Officers released on bail over MK1.3 billion extortion allegations

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Senior Resident Magistrate Assunta Maxwell has granted bail to former Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Ackis Muwanga and former Crime Superintendent Laudon Nthinda.

The two former officers were arrested last week in connection with allegations of extorting K1.3 billion from three businesspersons.

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Each has been ordered to pay a MK1 million cash bond and provide two sureties, each bonded at MK2 million.

In addition to the financial conditions, the court mandated that Muwanga and Nthinda surrender their travel documents, seek court approval before leaving the country, and report to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) every two weeks.

The State had requested that the court continue detaining the suspects for 14 days, citing concerns that they might interfere with investigations or attempt to flee.

However, the court ruled that the State had failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify continued detention.

The bail decision allows the former senior police officials to await trial outside of custody while complying with strict conditions intended to ensure their availability for ongoing investigations.

The case continues to attract attention given the high-profile nature of the suspects and the large sum involved, highlighting concerns over corruption and accountability within Malawi’s law enforcement agencies.

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Malawi Supreme Court confirms business tycoon Thomson Mpinganjira’s freedom

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Supreme Court of Appeal has formally confirmed business tycoon Thomson Mpinganjira’s case withdrawal and appeal removal.

This means the business tycoon is officially a free man from any criminal charges.

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Mpinganjira appealed to the Supreme Court on September 10, 2021 conviction for offering advantages to public officers.

He was however subsequently released on bail in 2022 pending the determination of his appeal before the Supreme Court.

The withdrawal came after former President Lazarus Chakwera exercised his constitutional powers to grant Mpinganjira a presidential pardon during the country’s 61st Independence Day celebrations.

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Malawi Supreme Court confirms business tycoon Thomson Mpinganjira’s freedom

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Supreme Court of Appeal has formally confirmed business tycoon Thomson Mpinganjira’s case withdrawal and appeal removal.

This means the business tycoon is officially a free man from any criminal charges.

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Mpinganjira appealed to the Supreme Court on September 10, 2021 conviction for offering advantages to public officers.

He was however subsequently released on bail in 2022 pending the determination of his appeal before the Supreme Court.

The withdrawal came after former President Lazarus Chakwera exercised his constitutional powers to grant Mpinganjira a presidential pardon during the country’s 61st Independence Day celebrations.

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Faith-based groups welcome landmark ruling on abortion access for minors

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A coalition of faith-based organizations, the Religious Leaders Network for Choice, has hailed a recent High Court ruling allowing minors who are victims of sexual assault to access safe abortion services.

The October 2025 ruling acknowledges the severe psychological trauma faced by young girls forced to carry pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, or defilement.

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Cliff Nyekanyeka, the organization’s national coordinator, emphasized that the ruling aligns with faith traditions that accept abortion on therapeutic, eugenic, rape, and incest grounds.

“This ruling represents a compassionate approach to protecting vulnerable individuals,” Nyekanyeka said.

Mateyu Sisya, legal advisor for the network, has urged the Attorney General to push for swift implementation of the ruling and advocate for new policies supporting sexual assault victims.

The organization stresses that the court’s decision doesn’t contradict religious principles but rather prioritizes the well-being of those affected.

The ruling has sparked intense debate, with some religious leaders warning against what they see as a potential erosion of Malawi’s moral values.

The Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops, Malawi Council of Churches, Evangelical Association of Malawi, and Muslim Association of Malawi have expressed concerns, stating that “life begins at conception and must be protected”

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