Court denies Kasambara bail, Judge Mtambo says no ‘special grounds ‘

The High Court in Lilongwe has denied bail to convicted former Justice minister and attorney general Ralphael Kasambara.

Convict Kasambara being taken to priso to serve his jail term
Convict Kasambara being taken to prison to serve his jail term

Judiciary spokesperson Mlenga Mvula confirmed Judge Michael Mtambo threw  out the application for Kasambara and two of his jail mates in the conspiracy to murder case because there are no special grounds to warrant bail pending appeal of the case to the Supreme Court.

“The juidge said there are no unusual circumstances to warrant bail for the convicted, they have no special grounds to be considered for bail pending for the appeal,” he said.

A once high flying lawyer Kasambara was jailed for 13 years for conspiracy to murder former Budget Director Paul Mphwiyo, an incident which triggered the K30 billion cashgate, the plunder of public resources at Capital Hill.

Kasambara’s co accused MacDonald Kumwembe and Pika Manondo were jailed to 15 years and 11 years each.

The judge noted there is no likelihood that the appeal will succeed.

Judiciaty sources indicate that the appeal will be heard in the Supreme Court of Malawi by next year .

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Zosiyilana
Zosiyilana
7 years ago

“The judge noted there is no likelihood that the appeal will succeed.” Oh no, that’s a condescending tone not befitting of a lawyer. It’s like even judges at the supreme court cannot overturn that because they think no better than Mtambo.

Please lawyers challenge this man. We also participated in the 1993 referendum with all our strength to ensure no one man abuses anothers freedoms.

Zosiyilana
Zosiyilana
7 years ago

“The judge noted there is no likelihood that the appeal will succeed.” Oh no, that’s a condescending tone not befitting of a lawyer. It’s like even judges at the supreme court cannot think any better than Mtambo.

Please lawyers challenge this man.

OMEX70
OMEX70
7 years ago

Nambewe, I know that there is one Supreme judge over human beings. Mind you this Supreme judge uses people to punish others. He can use anybody regardless of his blemish. I will give you an example. When the Israel sinned against God, He used the Babylonians who were not God fearing people to punish them. God has His own way of teaching people some lessons in life.

chomee
chomee
7 years ago

Eeeeeh koma Mtambo wamtikita Kasambara powawa…..i salute boss man

Three Angels message
Three Angels message
7 years ago

Paja Mtambo ndi Ralph anayambana nkhani ya Rubina Kaonga eti?

Waphuma
Waphuma
7 years ago

Mtambo for CHIEF JUSTICE!!!!!

Strawberry Juice
Strawberry Juice
7 years ago

Kikikiki. The police man is wearing a “Stab Proof Vest”.
Nde nanga ikayamba ya mifuti? Alimba?

Sanderson
Sanderson
7 years ago

KKKKK

OMEX70
OMEX70
7 years ago

Kasambara is reaping what he sowed. Remember, God can not be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Kasambara has done a lot harms to people in this nation. For example: Kasambara assisted his mafia friend who was a pastor then to destroy one of the Evangelical Churches in Malawi. His friend is now a member of parliament representing a constituency in NU. We have been praying to God that He should protect His church by fighting those who stupidly think they are bigger, smarter than God. Kasambara must repent first, then should ask God to keep him healthy until… Read more »

Amarula
Amarula
7 years ago
Reply to  OMEX70

You are just talking nonsense!

Kangw\'ingw\'i
Kangw\'ingw\'i
7 years ago
Reply to  Amarula

Infact Kasambara should die in prison. The nation don’t need these thieves. Police takonzani ka ntonga kameneka

Nambewe
Nambewe
7 years ago
Reply to  OMEX70

OMEX70 you and Mtambo are not God. You cannot judge. there is one supreme Judge over human beings. Mtambo naye lake latsala pang’ono. MK50 million nde wadya, nayonso izayakhula, watch this space

Fisi Mtambo
Fisi Mtambo
7 years ago

“The judge noted there is no likelihood that the appeal will succeed.” What tosh! So he is the only one who understands and interprets the law in Malawi accurately?

Akamati atumbuka ndiodzimva sanama.

Mzala
7 years ago
Reply to  Fisi Mtambo

Sir, Mtambo is not a Tumbuka. Hate has blinded you.

Dzombe
7 years ago
Reply to  Fisi Mtambo

sadya mbewa nchifuka chake otumbukawa

Team Zomba
Team Zomba
7 years ago
Reply to  Fisi Mtambo

Boss, Michael Mtambo is not from the north. Wise up

manunited
manunited
7 years ago
Reply to  Team Zomba

The name Mtambo is tumbuka. Not all tumbukas are from the north. Some have their mothers from elsewhere. Use your brain to think, man!

shocker
shocker
7 years ago
Reply to  Fisi Mtambo

Judge Mtambo simtumbuka. Tumbuka judges can not be dull like him.

mjiba
mjiba
7 years ago

I think if all the judges were clear as Mtambo, there would be no cashgate in Malawi. Judge Mtambo for Chief Justice

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