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Mutharika harbouring Al Qaeda operative 'Shayo'

image Bingu: Deadly assasin in his backyard

Malawi President Bingu Mutharika is harbouring a hired Eritrean 'deadly ex-soldier sniper assassin' masquerading as a business consultant currently dating his divorced daughter Duwa, an intelligence report made available to Nyasa Times has revealed.

Rikki Shayo real name Rashid Abdul Shariki – wanted in Eritera for various crimes - came to Malawi as a refugee from travelling on a Kenyan passport. He belongs to a Mafia group called Mujiha linked to Al Qaeda operations in the horn of Africa.

"The man whose real name is Rashid Abdul Shariki is now known as Rikki Shayo. If you heard the history of this person, you can not associate with him. He is on the most top wanted list in Eritrea to answer some cases of robberies, brutality and other crimes," reads the January 25, 2008 intelligence communication in part.

 

Shayo is currently employed by President Mutharika's Guardian Newspaper in Lilongwe as Editor-in-Chief and drives a State House four wheel-drive courtesy of Malawian tax payers.

 

He is also behind a President Mutharika bid for the fourth mobile phone operator currently being bulldozed on MACRA by Minister of Information and Civic Education Particia Kaliati.

 

The 'bandit' had a brief stint at a non-governmental organisation Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation [CHRR] as a Communication Officer where his main task was production of advocacy literature.

 

"It is indeed true that he undertook some consultancy work for CHRR but that was for a very short time since we discovered that his performance was not commensurate with his claimed qualifications," said Executive Director Undule Mwakasungura who could not clearly remember how Shayo came to their organisation.

 

A Kenyan intelligence official only called Ngingi for this purpose said Shayo recently submitted a 49 paged report to the leader of Mujika in Kenya on his investigations on the opposition.

 

"Shayo submitted the 49 pages report for the phase one for the time he stayed in Malawi and he is expected to be back in the country in the next two weeks.

"His report was about what he finds in his research about the downfall of Mutharika, his cabinet and government; and how to 'deal away' with the opposition party leaders troubling the Head of State," Ngingi said.

 

Mutharika's prospective son-in-law boasts that the Malawi government is still sleeping and people are with closed eyes hence its failure to 'see-off' the opposition leaders.

 

He is said to have used his manipulative techniques and intelligence to infiltrate the Mutharika household and sell the Mujika services to the Head of State.

 

The Eritrean has already gained the Malawi citizenship courtesy of Duwa and he gets a guard of honour from presidential guards at the New State House gates.

 

"He reported that he had gained favour with the President Mutharika family and now he has got citizenship of Malawi and the President's daughter had put trust in him," said the official.

 

The Malawi Secret Intelligence Service could not comment on how they had let a man not vetted at all, to get close to the Head of State.

Comments (35 posted):

Hands Kawoko on 13 May, 2008 07:39:34
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It'* a shame and * pity Mutharika because of all these dirty things he is doing. God will judge him indeed this is true. He claims that he is a catholic christian, well let us see what comes next. But * know if this is true, God is with Malawi and nothing will happen as a result of having this person here. let him stay, but the law will come on him anyday.
mvula on 13 May, 2008 08:00:50
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This is a Scandal! How did this person manage to infiritrate our security,gain acces to the state house?. If this is true as a Nation we are badly exposed and the safety of our head of state is at stake and we dont know the damage this man has caused with his dossiers to AL QUEDA and other foreign intelligence agencies. * feel the President has a responsibility of personally disciplining his children, from reports that gets through to the public His daughters are a problem and like that they can easily dent the image of the President and should be limited in their activities.
nyasa wa lero on 13 May, 2008 08:59:25
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This is what happens to the Man who is paranoid, you trust foreign nationals that is the result.face it.
Gambatula Chako on 13 May, 2008 09:00:58
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Please keep on investigating Shayo and informed that the other name of this man is Kimani.This man is draining resources of The Guardian Newspaper, dictating everything including editorial policy, misleading Duwa to likk th paper before he goes back home, he also ill-treats workers including journalists at The Guardian and treats them as second class citizens yet Duwa trusts him than any Malawian at the newspaper. Duwa is even oppressing Malawians at The Guardian because of this foreigner yet her father wanted the paper to grow, staff to enjoy and journalists to be free to write wthout fear or favour.Munthu ameneyu adzipita kwawo he must go he has oppressed Malawians more than enough! How Shayo ill-treats Malawians Bingu is ignorant about and one question that can lead you to investigating Shayo further is: How and where did Duwa and her family meet Shayo and decide to trust him more than any professional veteran Malawian journalist and reputable author Willie Zingani who is also being tomented by Duwa and Shayo at The Guardian? Please keep on investigating Shayo he must go we are tired of him!
naphiri on 13 May, 2008 09:39:18
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Nanu manyasa why do you like kutosakosatosa, when are you going to leave the first family alone.How many ppo are dating zigawenga, is it the pres'. daughter only? What intelligence report is this you are talking about and who did the investigations? Bodza ili mukufuna kuti muyipitse Bingu kwa the west.Mbale wa al qaeda simukumudziwa , bwino bwinotu.
Marvin on 13 May, 2008 10:36:35
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* beleive Malawians are indeed sleeping. This immigrant so called in-law to the president should be deported, here are the reasons:
*He does not hold his national passport.
*He does not qualify enough to hold citizenship.
*He could later be the president assasin.
*He is a member of Al Qaeda. NOW WHAT ARE MALAWIANS THINKING?
Gere on 13 May, 2008 01:22:20
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Now when we hear that any member of the opposition has kicked the bucket through mysterious means we will know who is behind it all. Keep reavealing the deadly secrets, Bravo Nyasa!
Tadala on 13 May, 2008 01:54:41
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Nphiri and all Malawians, This story has some truth search me for more, * know this man....
Collins Vomela on 13 May, 2008 03:08:06
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Malawians!
it'* no time to slumber. We have to take this info as a wake up call to check around our house. Immigration officers you are letting us down and vulnerable. Tighten up your noose and take a thorough search for this guy and many more villains infiltrating our beloved country by your stamp. Foreigners are taking over even our Jobs. Chonde we need action.
Long live Nyasa Times!
rowland phiri on 13 May, 2008 03:16:04
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Malawians how can we allow this to happen,shortly we will be the next Zimbabwe,lets wake up.
Report To CIA on 13 May, 2008 07:04:04
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If this is true that this guy is somehow affiliated with Al-qaeda, then * would encourage all Malawians to a call to the Malawi Embassy and speak with an agent. Make sure you ask to speak with an American. Mutharika is done. Also, * wonder why we, Malawians, are just sitting idle while our leaders (no matter what party) are being locked-up for political reasons. Why don we revolt or do something? Is there anyone here that can promote this, please. We NEED TO TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK.
palijedi on 13 May, 2008 09:02:09
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If such a man as described in your article exists and walks our land then it is very sad and painful. He must be deported immediately. He will be the killer of the president. Hope you are telling us the truth.
Fraction on 14 May, 2008 03:36:59
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Someone tell me: where does democracy work in Africa. Or is there any where on earth where there is democracy? If what the opposition and its leadership have been doing is democracy then democracy is nonsense. It is extremely amazing how blind people are to the nature of spiritual forces working in mother Malawi. It appears to me both sides are not under the influence of holy powers but ******* agencies. What is wrong with John Tembo? What is wrong with Muluzi? What is wrong with Nyasa Net? What'* wrong with MBC/TVM? If Muluzi comes back to power and rules Malawi the way he used to do in his previous terms, will Nyasa post articles of the nature we have seen on this website. Time will tell whether Nyasa Times will leave up to it'* current aggressive negative reporting towards a Muluzi government if that government ended up messing up the economy. How could Nyasa have any strength to say Muluzi could not stay in the new state house because of it'* (the house'*) opulence. How much money was spent on Muluzi'* BCA Hill residence? Every time construction of new roads is mentioned, a statement follows which says "courtesy of tax payers' money". But where was this same tax money during Muluzi'* ten years of rule? Why were roads not constructed with the same intensity as now in this government. Why don'* you give credit where it is due? Wouldn'* that be noble of you. Is it in good faith that you like reminding your audience that it'* tax payers' money being used? Has there been a president who used their own money to construct a road in Malawi? The one thing that Nyasa lacks is being honestly impartial in reporting. Being politically balanced and objective. That'* what would make you different from MBC and TVM. But now your "nature" is identical to these government-controlled media channels. Nation on-line is pathetically and annoyingly untimely and does not help anyone who wants to be in touch with Malawi'* current affairs. Only Nyasa times is able to do this. And nobody beats Nyasa on timely reporting. However for the most part all Nyasa articles appear to have something against government to the extent that one fails to see any righteous motive in any of what might even be true claims against government. * will give Nyasa Times my unreserved honor if it will continue it'* current journalistic style when Muluzi comes back to power. The governemnt is for the first time in the history of Malawi constructing a tarmac road to Nsanje. How could Gwanda Chakwamba fail to utter a single word of appreciation only for this thing. If he did, people would see the humane side of him. What is wrong with him. Nsanje needs development after being neglected since Malawi became independent. The Muluzi government seemed to have completely forgotten that Nsanje was part of Malawi. Gwanda do you really love the people of the Lower Shire? What is wrong with you? You do not have to join DPP but you can support government in this initiative like the people of northen region. If Nyasa Times were impartial and morally upright it would find it not hard to accept these comments fpr posting on it'* website which have always never been accepted...of course you have the power to shape people'* perspective of Malawi through your articles but you also do not want yourself to be guilty of "journalistic" dictatorship or journalistic intolerance whilest accusing Bingu of dictatorship or intolerance. May God save Malawi from these egoists!
Gambatula Chako on 18 May, 2008 12:47:38
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The issue of Rikki Shayo kimani should not be taken literally United States embassy in Lilongwe and Malawian MPs must act very quick otherwise one day Malawi could wake up and experience what had happened in US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. Who ever is involved in treason case if indeed there was this plan should face justice but another truth is that the case of Shayo should be dealt with more quickly as is of more dangerous than some of the innocent people that have been arrested for treason. This man should also be discussed in Parliament, yes opposition should take government to task on Shayo and further also discuss Duwa'* exams scandal. Both Duwa and her boyfriend (Shayo) are not above the law they should prove themselves inncocent in these dirty issues. We want justice now! Duwa is even illtreating Malawians because of her relationship with Shayo and her relatioonship is even draining resources at The Guardian and reporters are not free to write good stories as Duwa dictates what they write include primitive stories not worth front page material on the front page because she is using a primitive editorial that was designed by the gangster(Shayo)yet Duwa'* father Bingu wanted reporters at The Guardian to be free to write, to enjoy benefits to boost the paper'* growth but Duwa wants to bring her father'* newspaper down on the expense of her suxual relationship with Shayo!
Bob Jafali on 20 May, 2008 01:34:48
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* think this man called Rikki is now gaining ground. Just yestered the 19th May 2008, he fired two employees Shirah and Fanny. These are some of the advertising members just because they refused to have *** with him. What type of a beast is this one.* think its time for authorities ti critically folly this man otherwise our sons and daughters will be abused by this foreigner. This man is a womaniser sorry for Duwa for falling in this trap. Kodi amuna ku Malawi kuno asowa??? Uyutu akuyenda nayeyu ndi hule lalimuna imagine firing employees because of ***??
SAUNDERS JUMAH on 20 May, 2008 02:01:20
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lets keep contact.
xaac on 23 May, 2008 09:42:38
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wow!ma nyasa you are great reveal them all,because we dont want snipers in our country.
AMBUYE on 25 May, 2008 11:40:33
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Shayo is a beast. pano wachotsanso Sales and marketing manager wa Guardian bambo Chiwandira yemwe amasunga zinsisi ati tsopano akhale ogulitsa nyuzi. Kodi mukudziwa kuti Guardian imangodula anthu misonkho koma ndalama sizipita ku MRA. Editor Bamusi has been demoted to a Sub Editor koma munthu odziwa ntchito from UNIMA. We are going to fight you from inside uwona.
Don Hunga on 27 May, 2008 11:10:23
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The Guardian vehicle registration number BM 8580 seized by sherriffs as they demand over K600,000 in a case in which five reporters were in a dictorial manner fired by Duwa with influence from Rikki Shayo
Killer on 29 May, 2008 11:08:51
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When * come to malawi * will personally deal with Shayo. He must make up his mind whether to leave the country of die like dog in the real hands of citizens of Malawi.
amdala on 30 May, 2008 07:49:30
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There are serious reports that Shayo and Chikumbutso have vowed to mercilesily deal with Willie Zingani, McDonald Bamusi, Amosi bChiwandira and Spyton Kaonga who are being accused as the people leaking info to the Nyasa Times. If you see mystereous deaths of the mentioned people know who is behind it all. Duwa am told you are a good person at heart but this so called boyfriend of your is the one spoiling you. please Duwa rescue the Guardian otherwise we are going to react in a bad way.
ricadrombwiye on 30 May, 2008 06:28:10
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AAAAAAH! this is wat we call pakadafunda padajiwitsa ****. Kodiinu amalawi mwatani. Munthu ameneyutu akanakhal wachipembedzo chinachaketu mukanakhala muta mthamangitsa kale. Kodi inu mmadana ndi chilungamo bwanji? Tiyeni timthamangitseni munthu ameneyu. Hi! atiphatu.

Let me comment on the oppositiophobic of the President, * dont think what this so called president is doing would take us to far before we hear that our country is like what was in Kenya a couple of months ago. It does not serve any purpose to have people killed then at the end of the day you start looking for peacful truce, will you be abe to give back the lost lives, Bullshit!

What if you the so called president is so nacissistic and people associate you with the ruthless Mugabe, what would you say? you too old a thing to be called a president. You cherish at seeing people dead, what type of government that stay on guard at all times! What?! Did you still something? Thats the behaviour of routine thieves, always on the guard.

Nanu a Malawi, hamuziwa kuti ke pressure group ka ku UK kakukamba zoona? Kodi inu hamuziwa kuti ku Malawi kuno Dictatorship tidaithamangitsa nthawi ya Dr. Banda. Ife zimene zija tidatopa nazo choncho we would not want a repeat of any sort.

Ine Ricardo
Harliex Aku Chimutu on 04 June, 2008 12:06:35
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* have been disappointed with the reports of this man called Shayo. Duwa should behave as someone from a respected family in our land. We have been exposed too much and the end result will be deadly. Let the authorities sort out this issue as soon as possible.
on 04 June, 2008 03:38:53
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This man should go home from where he came from. He is a nuisance. Vuto la Amalawi ndiloti timatengeka ndi aliyense amene amati ndi wakunja. Mapeto aketu tidzawona nazo malodza izi. Rikki Shayo adzipita kwawo.
Davie Kabwira on 05 June, 2008 09:59:13
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This is purely the work of satan. Ladies and Gentlemen, * challenge you that whoever is frank and asks for assistance from the Holy Sprirt on what */he does can quickly tell that your work is purely ******* work.

My simple and small advice is that if you are enjoying meat, butter, hand-outs etc day in day out, plse plse plse ndagwira mwendo wanu do not discourage whoever is working day and night providing and sweating for the poor.

* a challenging you and you are free to give feedback in whatevere form "Your work is testimony that you do not love the poor Malawians." Mind you, God says "If you love them (the needy/poor) and provide to them what they need, then you love me (God). Otherwise never cheat you love me (God) when you hate and wish them (the poor/needy) bad.

Ladies and Gentlemen, frankly speaking do you think what you are doing is good to the ordinally Malawian? Do you think any foreiner who is rich enough can think of investing in Malawi after reading your political propanda and threats??? God have mercy on them for they don'* know what they are doing!! Remember this God sent you to the planet earth to do a "Holy" assignment and very soon before a 100 years you are going back to report what you are doing. If He gets you now, do you see him happy with what you are doing???

A Malawi tidatani?? Musadziunjikire chuma komanso musagwiritse njira zolakwika kuti mupeze chuma??? All you fighting belongs to God and you shall leave it behind.

Davie

Davie
Amanda on 09 June, 2008 10:50:41
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Malawians, am so disappointed with this man called Sahayo, Someone tell me, * thought the daughters president is married? Where is the husband?
Veora on 14 June, 2008 09:41:35
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Whats wrong with Munthalikas daughter they cant hold on to one man, its a shame! shame! shame on you Bingu.Sit down and talk to your daughters. Muwaphuzitse mwambo, wa chimalawi!
Patani Mhone on 30 June, 2008 02:55:02
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Whatever might be the case Bingu'* daughter has her own private life and should not be bothered because she is daughter of a president.Anyway * do not believe the story.
wankwangu on 01 July, 2008 02:17:30
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Duwas is not going out with Rikki as we are told to believe. The only problem with her is that she has been bewitcjed by this Rikki guy. The good lady can not listen to anybody due the charms of this mungiki. At Guardian ther is a new catch Zilani Gondwe who is basically doing nothing but on a fat salary. Rikki come in as a consultant together with the present accountant but they are now on full employment. No problem with Kaonga as he is very Malawian unlike this fellow who doesnt even have a work permit. Did you know that since November 2007 to date Guardian has not been paying income taxes to MRA yet the people at MRA are just sitting PHWII for fear nanga si geni ya sitizeni nambala one.Yet antchitofe akutidula misonkho. Aliyense wobwera wtsopano ndalama ndiye zambiri koma akalefe ndiye makasu. Kungoti tilibe kopita koma nkhaza zimenezi tidzabwezera mu MAY wa chaka cha mawa bola moyo.
on 23 July, 2008 11:24:26
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A malawi muku chedwa nazo izi. Why are people so narrow minded our neighbours are getting on while we a busy bickering about ****. We are going to be left behind that much you must know. * dont know if the President or his daughters have time to read all this but this is very sad indeed.
Josak on 23 July, 2008 06:38:52
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Shayo, m'baye Duwa while you have the time. Coz *'m gonna put a bullet through your goddamn head myself. *****!!
yusufu on 27 October, 2008 05:31:13
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bingu kodi mwadwala
Khodomwanasi on 04 November, 2008 11:05:42
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Kodi anthu mwatani. Mumati rikki asayese engine yake.
Chafwa Karopa on 18 November, 2008 10:00:47
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What'* wrong with Duwa being dated? This is her private life. If he is wanted in Eritrea why don'* you tip the govt. there that the guy is here in Malawi.
Looks like smear campagn against Bingu to me. Anyway, you are entitled to your opinion. Whether the guy failed to perform at CHRR or not should not even come into the equation. In the first place why did the CHRR not verify his credibility before giving him the assignment. * tend to question their credibility too.
jo ten on 29 November, 2008 09:53:02
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Where in the world do you read low iq authored stories like these? Poor grammar, disjointed points,unpatriotic, total **** etc.* Cannot even comment further--oh my poor country; God save us.
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