Kizito Tenthani
Kizito Tenthani is the Registrar of Political Parties in Malawi, who confirmed that the Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu party is not officially registered, highlighting significant legal oversights that could impact the party's participation in the upcoming elections.
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Political Registrar Kizito Tenthani candidly admitted that citizens often pull back when faced with the prospect of testifying.
When Laws Exist but Democracy Pays the Price: Why Malawi’s Vote-Buying Law Fails - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-02-11Registrar Kizito Tenthani’s explanation rests on weak evidence, fearful witnesses and lack of staff and resources.
ANALYSIS | 172 Handouts Cases Dismissed: A Legal System That Protects the Problem? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-03Kizito Tenthani, the Registrar of Political Parties, described the CSO report as a misrepresentation and acknowledged issues of mixed funds.
CSOs expose Malawi’s broken political financing system — and demand a fix Parliament fears - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-29
Kizito Tenthani, the Registrar of Political Parties, noted that most parties did not disclose their funders at all.
UDF Stands Out as Only Party Meeting Financing Rules Amid Widespread Violations - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-29Kizito Tenthani is the Registrar of Political Parties in Malawi who has been criticized for not enforcing the law against political parties violating the Political Parties Act.
Enough Talk, Mr. Tenthani — Enforce the Law or Step Aside - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-13
Dr. Kizito Tenthani is the Registrar of Political Parties who demanded financial reports from the DPP and MCP.
Registrar Cracks the Whip: DPP, MCP Ordered to Account for K862 Million - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-03
Kizito Tenthani admitted that despite the law being in place, his office has received zero declarations since the campaign period opened.
SHOCKING! No Single Political Party Has Declared Its Source of Campaign Funds Till Now - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-08-26
Registrar of Political Parties Kizito Tenthani said his office has already begun holding district-level meetings with party leaders.
UTM and Odya Zake Push for Clarity on Handouts as Election Campaign Heats Up - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-16
Dr. Kizito Tenthani revealed that the DPP benefited the most from state political funding yet has not accounted for a single tambala.
Loot and Silence: DPP Pockets K360 Million in Public Funds, Refuses to Account - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-06-16Registrar of Political Parties Kizito Tenthani confirmed that Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu Party is not among the 23 officially registered political parties.
EDITORIAL: Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu–A Promising Start That Needs Urgent Legal Grounding - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-29