Gift Nankhuni
Gift Nankhuni is a lawyer in Malawi who was recently in the news for being found guilty of mishandling over MK477,895,833.33 belonging to multiple clients, specifically failing to distribute compensation to 15 land victims in a case against the Malawi Government. Despite the significant breach of fiduciary duty and the financial harm caused to his clients, the Malawi Law Society opted to suspend him for just six months instead of pursuing criminal prosecution, raising serious concerns about the accountability and integrity of legal professionals in the country.
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The statement, signed by Hon. Gift Nankhuni, MP, spokesperson for the Sixth President of Malawi, marks Chakwera’s most forceful public intervention yet.
Chakwera Breaks Silence, Accuses State of Political Persecution and Abuse of Police Power - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-01-20
Gift Nankhuni delivered a bold message in Parliament urging respect for the development projects initiated by former President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera.
Landlord Gift Nankhuni Roars in Parliament: “Don’t Kill Chakwera’s Projects — Build on Them!” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-19
Lilongwe City Centre MP Gift Nankhuni urged the DPP administration to continue high quality development projects implemented under the MCP government.
Chithyola Warns DPP: Don’t Kill MCP initiated Projects in the Name of ‘Vetting’ - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-17
Gift Nankhuni has received a thunderous endorsement from chiefs and block leaders ahead of the September 16 general elections.
“Ndi Yemweyo!” – Lilongwe City Centre Chiefs Throw Weight Behind Gift Nankhuni Ahead of Sept 16 Polls - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-08
Gift Nankhuni has earned praise for his unwavering support to education after presiding over the graduation ceremony of Form Four students.
Nankhuni Hailed as Genuine Transformative Leader for Supporting CDSS Graduation Ceremonies - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-28
Lawyer Gift Nankhuni has obtained an injunction restraining Malawi Law Society from enforcing the decision by its Disciplinary Committee suspending him for a period of six months.
Court grants Lawyer Gift Nankhuni an injunction against Malawi Law Society’s order for suspension and hefty fines. - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-21
Counsel Gift Nankhuni was found guilty of mishandling over MK477,895,833.33 belonging to multiple victims.
Why Does the Malawi Law Society Just Discipline, Not Prosecute, Lawyers Who Steal Clients’ Money? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-13