Benedicto Kondowe
MalawipoliticianMale5.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Benedicto Kondowe is the chairperson of the National Action Plan (NAP) in Malawi, who has called for government dialogue with Russia for the safe repatriation of Malawian youths allegedly trapped in war-related industries.
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Benedicto Kondowe is the chairperson of the National Advocacy Platform who criticized the ruling for its implications on governance.
MEDF former staff seek K20bn after unfair dismissal ruling - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-07
Benedicto Kondowe warned that the fiasco was chipping away at public trust.
Malawi govt officials play pass-the-buck over who’s REALLY running the country - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-28
Benedicto Kondowe is the National Chairperson of the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) which demanded accountability for the maize spoilage incidents.
ADMARC scandal deepens as third maize spoilage incident exposed in weeks - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-26Benedicto Kondowe, who helped organise those protests and now chairs the Human Rights Defenders Coalition, offers no such comfort.
Malawi’s unfinished reckoning: CSOs say economic grievances from 2011 unrest persist - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-20Benedicto Kondowe, Executive Director of the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC), described the engagement with Members of Parliament as productive.
Parliament commits to inquiry into Malawi’s foundational learning crisis - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-14
Benedicto Kondowe is the Chairperson of the National Advocacy Platform who is urging Parliament to table the PAC report.
Amaryllis probe deadlock: Govt, PAC clash over Zamba’s appearance - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-10
Benedicto Kondowe of the National Advocacy Platform argues that appointments ought to go to people with the competence and networks to deliver results.
Malawi diplomats fly blind with K19bn junket - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-09
Benedicto Kondowe is the National Chairperson of the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) and has called on MPs to act decisively on economic issues.
NAP urges MPs to put citizens first amid economic crisis, university funding gaps - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-08
Legal experts, including Benedicto Kondowe, note that a High Court order remains binding until overturned on appeal.
‘We will be homeless’: Area 26 residents push Mutharika to stop eviction without compensation - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-20
Benedicto Kondowe applauded Dr Kaonga for the initiative, saying it should inspire more individuals to invest in the education of vulnerable girls.
Maranatha Academy opens doors of opportunity for Mangochi’s lone PSLCE girl candidate - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-19
Benedicto Kondowe warned that removing previously assigned duties without clearly defining new ones risks creating uncertainty.
VPs Sidelined as Mutharika Turns to Ministers for Key State Duties - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-31
Private practice lawyer Benedicto Kondowe said some public institutions treat Ombudsman rulings as mere advice instead of binding decisions.
Ombudsman Cries Foul as Government Ministries Ignore Binding Rulings Amid K300 Million Funding Crisis - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-27
Benedicto Kondowe, Executive Director for Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC), condemned the worsening student welfare crisis and called for immediate action.
MZUNI students suffer as fees, hunger bite hard: Demand immediate redress to their crises - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-23
Benedicto Kondowe, the Executive Director of CSEC, expressed concern over rogue education institutions exploiting students.
CSEC demands action on rogue education institutions - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-12Governance expert Benedicto Kondowe said the unchanged score shows deep institutional problems.
Three Years, No Change: Malawi Still Losing the War on Corruption - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-11
Benedicto Kondowe, a governance and education expert, warned that demotions of TTC principals must follow due process.
Mchinji TTC Principal Mcloud Nkhata Demoted to Classroom Teacher Amid Questions Over Transparency - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-10
Benedicto Kondowe, chairperson of the National Advocacy Platform, said Malawians want clarity on reforms and stronger safeguards for public resources.
APM Under Pressure: Citizens and Experts Demand Action on Economy, Food and Governance in Friday SONA - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-10
Benedicto Kondowe, chairperson of the National Advocacy Platform, calls it a bold step that can sharpen mandates and accelerate decision-making.
EDITORIAL: Mutharika’s Bold Move to Trim Civil Service – A Win for Malawi - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-06Benedicto Kondowe agreed that the case exposes chronic institutional inefficiencies in the justice system.
Legal Experts Savage Judiciary Handling of Chimwendo Case, Warn of Dangerous Collapse of Rule of Law - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-17
Benedicto Kondowe warned that the appointment of a new board without PAC confirmation appears to violate the law.
REBELLION AT MERA: Board Walks Out, Defies Parliament, Accuses Government of a Fix - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-14
National Advocacy Platform chairperson Benedicto Kondowe acknowledges these concerns but says Mutharika has still shown firm leadership in key areas.
Mutharika at 100 Days: Strong Hand or Shaky Grip on Power? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-12
Benedicto Kondowe is the Executive Director of the Civil Society Education Coalition who supported the decision to delay school reopening in severely affected areas.
All Government Schools Open Today Despite Rain Damage, Nkhotakota Remains Closed - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Benedicto Kondowe described the recruitment of the ACB Director General as a defining moment for the government's anti-corruption credentials.
Stampede for ACB Top Job as Experts Warn Against Political Meddling - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
National Advocacy Platform chairperson Benedicto Kondowe said the government had missed a critical opportunity to calm public outrage.
Outrage Grows as Ansah Dismisses K1.9bn UK Trip Claims but Refuses to Name the Real Cost - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-24
The petition is signed by prominent governance and accountability advocates, including NAP Chairperson Benedicto Kondowe.
Will Mutharika Sign or Stop It? President Weighs Fate of Controversial CDF Constitutional Bill - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-23
Benedicto Kondowe is the Chairperson of the National Advocacy Platform who criticized the deployment of a large delegation for a private trip.
Government Silent on Costs of Jane Ansah’s UK Trip as Austerity Bites - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-23
National Advocacy Platform chairperson Benedicto Kondowe said while routine maintenance after a change of presidency is normal, secrecy around public expenditure is not.
APM quietly settles into Kamuzu Palace as secrecy clouds billions spent on State Residences - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-21Social campaigner Benedicto Kondowe called for stronger government oversight of labor migration.
Malawi to Raise ‘Trapped Girls’ Issue at Russia-Africa Summit - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-19
Benedicto Kondowe of the National Advocacy Platform described Parliament’s conduct as deeply troubling.
MLS Tears Into CDF Amendment: ‘A Law Driven by Self-Interest, Not the People’ - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-09
National Advocacy Platform chairperson Benedicto Kondowe says the President is legally required to use officially designated State vehicles.
State at Risk? APM Defies Law, Security Warnings with Personal Car in Presidential Motorcade - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-08