‘Retired’ Kanyama face Parliament confirmation as Malawi Police IG

January 29, 2015 Mphatso Nkhoma -Nyasa Times 82 Comments

Members of  Parliament will scrutinse the appointment of Inspector General of Police, Paul Kanyama, as reports emerge that he already retired from the service and received his severance pay from the government.

Kanyama: Confirmation awaits Parliament
Kanyama: Confirmation awaits Parliament

President Peter Muntharika appointed Paul Kanyama alongside Rodney Jose for the post of Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General of Police respectively after the resignation of Loti Dzonzi who was appointed Deputy Permanent Representative of Malawi to the United Nations in New York,United States of America.

Lawmakers will need to confirm or reject Kanyama who is retired from the Police service and observers say the appointment contravenes the Public Service Procedures.

To be confirmed, Kanyama will need support from a simple majority of the members of parliament present and voting according to section 154(2) of the Constitution

The Provision adds that even after the confirmation, the IG’s performance will be monitored constantly by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament a standing committee of the house that provides oversight on the administrative decisions and functions of the Executive.

Leader of the house Francis Kasaila said Kanyama’s confirmation will be among the business the house will consider during the Mid-Term Budget review sitting from Monday next week.

Meanwhile, the police deputy chief  Rodney Jose is incriminated in the murder of a University of Malawi student in 2011, Robert Chasowa. Justice on the murder of the student has been defeated.

Most suspects of the murder are regime agents including Noel Masangwi, a powerful member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

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82 replies on “‘Retired’ Kanyama face Parliament confirmation as Malawi Police IG”

  1. Mphatso Nkhoma the people who gave you these facts are using you to commit extortion. They do not love this country but are willing to destroy their workmates’ reputation to get positions. In all fairness what Malawi needs is an Inspector General of Police who knows his job period, whether retired or not. And I can point out without being contradicted that Kanyama is exactly that, already the security situation is improving in Malawi. Mphatso Nkhoma, tell the one who gave you these facts that let him/her wait her/his time will come. Kanyama will not be there forever. However the insecurity issue will last, it was there before and it will there in the future.

  2. KANYAMA NDI MUNTHU OLIMBIKIRA NTCHITO NDAKHALA NAWO KU SALIMA ADALI ALANDILORD ANGA NDI KUWADZIWA KWAMBIRI SI MUNTHU OKONDA CHIBWANA AYI AMADZIWA BWINO MENE ZIMAKHALIRA MU POLICE
    MUSIYENI MWANA WAZANU AGWIRE NTCHITO BASI TAYAMBA KALE KUONA KUSINTHA

  3. Kadakwiza, tangoyambani kusamukako mukapange dziko lanu ku north. Mukudikira chani? Mukudikira ndani akuwuuzeni? Akukuchedwetsani ndani?
    Bwenubwenu Shawa kapena? Uzikonda inu mukutibowa bwanji.
    Udindo ukakhala mwa Tumbuka ndiye zili bwino??????????
    Go to hell.

  5. If he is adequately competent he can be confirmed Education will never be a substitute for experience Given the huge security challenges we need a vastly experienced Inspector General

  6. Leave Kanyama alone.This man can bring discipline in police service but the problem with Malawians is jealousy. Mind you Kanyama whether you want or not will be at that helm as IG even robbers knows that no more chance coz this man shows he is there to work.

  8. A kanyama yambani kupakilatu apa coz ma Mp sakubakilani….wautali basi .Koma Dziko ndiloyipadi mwangolawa kampoando ka IG kenako Fire,kenako adzakumangeni, kenako ….!!!

  9. Can Police also investigate Kanengo CIDs who are conniving with thieves to steal and share the stolen property? There another CID staying at area 25C(Nangantani) area but is daily in the company of well known thugs.

  11. Public Appointment Committee gwilani nchito yanu yo oesesa kuti anthu oyenera akhale pa udindo oyenera! Please chonde tipulumutseni a Malawi kwa the Devil!!

  12. The best and worth reading comment is @ # 9. Papers or qualifications dont perform but ones ability to produce the desired results period. Anything outside this is a waste of public resources. Dont reward a person based on papers one has but based on productivity. Produce the results and be rewarded.

  13. Uyu Ndiye I. G Yemwetakhalatikumudikira Public ikamalirachonchi ndiyekuti zinthu ziribwino Koopsa anthu akulephera kuti apange mafilimu.

  14. We have so may people who got their retirement benefits BUT our government hires them again getting tax payers money twice. Where can such scenarios happen if not only in this poor Malawi. Anthu akanena amati nsanje !!

  16. How many bosses has Kanyama to obey? All who are against the inspector of police are failed mercenaries of JB or Chakwera or are the jelousy people. I am supporting Kanyama up to 2019 woooooooo.

  19. Here In Mzuzu We Cant Forget: 20 July Saga, Kanyama Was Operation Commander For Police, He Failed To Contain The Situation & Pple Lost Lives Coz Of His Failure. Ndie Mukuti Ndi IG? Ma MP A Ku North Mwaonatu?

  21. This guy is not suitable for the position considering his being connected to Chasowa’s murder. It’s our hope that Chakwera will mobilize his charges to reject this mafia.

  22. Abwera Ndi Phuma Bambo Awa. Kuchosa Ana Osalakwa Ku TRAFFIC Branch. Aziwanso Naye Paulendo. Ana Omwe Anawachosa Ku Traffic Akumudandaula. Alipo Ena Amapepala Awo Abwino, Atenge Malo. Osati JC Holder.

  23. Verily verily i tell you, no man shall find peace of mind if he has spilt innocent blood on his hands

  24. It’s a pity these two gentlemen who are the very front runners in killing an innocent Chasowa would be trusted with such national and high level positions. We all know kanyama has been at the helm conniving with high level criminals during his hay days….. especially in the southern region, when God see such things, that’s why a country is smitten with such things like floods and napolo….

  27. If Parliament confirms this partisan Police chief nonse Mulungu akakutenthani and forget wining 2019 elections as a Member of Parliament.
    This,man Kanyama is very much in DPP because he is from the Lomwe belt.
    Him and his deputy Josse killed Robert Chasowa; Kanyama wa Commissioner of Police South whilst Josse killed was his deputy Josse.
    Peter Mutharika and Mulli appointed the two murderers to top positions to reward them for killing Chasowa.

  29. Police has very well educated and very competent young senior officers who can delivere.g Dr Kainja.So why go for a retired person who has already joined politics for an I G?Do not confirm him.Let him go politics period

  30. He is very partisan. Iyeyu kumanena kuti boma la DPP coz whatever benefits this boy and at same tym discrediting boma la PP. Thats being partisan . Nkuwona mumachotsedwa mopanda chisoni. Iwe nde kaya. Wagwa nayo.

  33. Komanso nawe olemba pliz udzikhala ngati unapita ku xul. kumalumikiza nkhani kuyambira mutu, chiyambi, thunthu komanso mathero. most of the reporters u need to go back to that you can learn how to conclude a story. Your stories are good but poor reporting.

  34. It means pitala is stupid becoz he doesn,t know right pple to put in big positions.(Mbuzi ya president)

  36. If he is retired let him go and enjoy his retirement and a new younger commissioner appointed. Why recycle the old chaff as if the police force doesn’t have young qualified people?

  38. I have known Kanyama for sometime and honestly if we are to give him a chance things can be better than what used to be the case with my reverend friend who is now sent to UN. Kanyama is a no nonsense guy and calls a spade a spade. He has been an operational man and knows the field work. Giving him a chance may do us good. A Soldier is never retired can be called to duty anytime so let there be anything like retired this and that

  40. Why do retires get recalled to lead the police service? If they were worth the grade why did they not make it to the y during regulation time of service? If they have special skills or talents needed after retirement, then make them consultants or advisors and not the de facto and de jury heads of the service. Promising younger officers are available. Look among the commissioners!

  41. Retirement gate and severance gate kikikiki
    Asankhe ali pa ntchito kale awa azikapitiliza kulandira zawo za pa 14 kikikiki

  42. interesting…my viee is thst ee have enough qualufued trsined pipo in fge countfy ti tske ovdr frm anybody even si kolked nduba slipo anfhu evdn parasratsk ceos ndiys plenty well exposed experuenced malawuans. ena anagwueapo kyja nkusirga zinthu…kome sydrine ta regionalusm suporter ikuwinonga jib perfirmance…..zanyanta kers change the vadwagons….

  45. Mr president kodi school yomwe mudaphunzila ngotani• It dosent make sence here kuti mukatenge munthu yemwe analandila zake ena alipo fodya kapena babawo ufiti akuphimbani mmanso?

  46. He will be confirmed, with MCP support. MCP has never rejected a candidate from the central region. If he had been from the south or north, I would have advised him to start packing his bags…The only ‘nay’ votes will come from PP, which Kanyama openly detests. In his own words: The 2 years of PP were hell for the Police…I think he will prove to be hell for anyone who is not DPP

  47. There is no law in Malawi which prohibits a retired senior govt officer to be rehired if situation necessity.Forinstance the newly instituted community colleges are headed by retired principals from established technical colleges and also ministry of health is hiring retired nurses,so what.

  48. I totally agree with Genuinengoni that Muluzi goofed by promoting Chikhosa as IG when in actual fact he was a radio technician! The result of his leadership was there for all to see, it would b another mistake if Kanyama is rejected and Kachama appointed as IG, most of Kachama’s entire career has been as Traffic Officer, there r well qualified and experienced career Police Officers who have all the qualifications to b IG but they r not connected to the powers! This is the more reason why the IG must b recommended for appointment by the Police Commission and the Commander MDF must b recommended by the MDF Council! This might stop politicizing the appointments!

  49. He can be appointed on month to month.what about gogo Goodall gondwe.muzipatala ndiye osakamba ma nurse gogosten Ali phwi ndiye mukunena za a kanyama.mwauponda

  50. We will confirm him koma achepetse kulankhula lankhula. He was there when things were getting tough but

  51. leave Kanyama alone- he is doing a very good job!!! perfect man for this job! PhD (Pull him Down in progress)- typical Malawi!!

  52. Peter Mutharika MUST immediately stop the practice of posting non external affairs officials to diplomatic positions. Because doing so contributes to the degrading of our once highly professional and admired diplomatic service.
    THese days when ever Peter Mutharika ants an army officer or police officer out of his way he post them to the diplomatic service or to a parastal.

  56. If he is competent, why was he not promoted to IG before retiring. Did he go to Police training school after retirement?

    Let other people be promoted. This one will never bring any change.

    He is a dead wood.

  58. Kanyama must just resign. He is retired and must go home, finish and kraal. That is why people like Dr. Bina Shawa they don’t want to be part of this DPP government. Now I get the point, Northerners must have their own government. Serious speaking. DPP government too much nepotism. Secession basi.

  59. Advise to IG. most crimes in cities are being done by your officer more especially CIDs. with the recent spate of robberies most of them are now driving good cars and drinking imported beer with proceeds from such crimes. Most of them will refuse to be transfered from Cities and pretend that they are doing school so that they should continue with their criminal activitie.

  61. Koma Atholitholi Inu,ngati Sinu Asilikali Ndibwino Kungokhala Chete Kanyama is the best Insp General Malawi has had before.Amadziwa ntchito kuchokera paground Osatimuofesi Mokha.

  71. kodi where is Mulli? kikikikiki. Ma donor akuvulazani agalu inu. Ndalama zokuba kulibe kikikiki

  73. He is highly qualified no doubt about that, hvng a qualification paper is one thing and delivering is another thing, our army/ police men are highly qualified so it matters less whether has papers or not , the question should be whether he knws the job or not?

  74. Retired officer sangakhale top boss wa public service ngati iyo. Parliament definately must reject his appointment mosaonera chipani, mtundu, chigawo kapena nkhwizi koma job ethics. He can be redeployed somewhere.

  75. Parliament cannot appoint a retired Commissioner as Inspector General as if there r no other younger Commisioners in service. Don’t repeat what Muluzi did when he appointed Chikosa as IG from retirement . You will demoralize the whole Police Force.

  76. He is a good policeman but how could he say the past two years have been the worst?is he a politician?all the best

  79. Uchitsiru wache umenewo ndiye ndalama za mzungu zingabwere? Mwauponda ndithu NG’OOOO. Mota Engil yemweyo.

  80. PRESIDENT CAN GIVE HIM OTHER PORTIFOLIOS OTHER THAN THIS. THE POLICE NEED TO BE MANAGED DIFFERENTLY WITH BY SOMEBODY FROM THE ARMY POSIBLY. OSATI ZA PACHIBALE KAPENA DPP SAPOTAS NGATI BABAWA, KUNGOLOWA AYAMBA KALE KUNYOZA PP WAPOLICE KAPENA WA NDALE? OPPOSITION GWIRANI NTCHITO YANU. KOMANSO MUYANG’ANE SUKULU YAWO BABAWO

  81. To be retired does not mean you are useless, you can be re-appointed or be deployed depending on the service and expertise, therefore Kanyama be allowed to work as far as he is clean of criminal charges.

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