Michael Kayiyatsa
Michael Kayiyatsa is the Executive Director of the Centre for Human Rights Rehabilitation (CHRR) in Malawi. He is an active advocate for human rights and has been vocal about the need for systemic reforms to address the challenges faced by marginalized groups in the country. Recently, he emphasized the urgency for the Malawian government to translate its human rights commitments into concrete actions, particularly ahead of the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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Recent news mentions
Michael Kayiyatsa is the chairperson of the National Anti-Corruption Alliance warning about the implications of dropped cases.
Legal community slams DPP’s unchecked powers after collapse of high-profile corruption cases - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-02-24
Governance advocate Michael Kayiyatsa said the pattern of travel exposes a disturbing disconnect between government policy and government behaviour.
Austerity in Words, Luxury in Practice: Ministers Under Fire for Costly Domestic Travel Spree - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-10
Michael Kayiyatsa, executive director of the Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation, highlighted the need for Malawi to reform abortion and same-sex laws.
Malawi’s Human Rights Record Under Scrutiny - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-11
CHRR’s Michael Kayiyatsa echoed this sentiment, warning that 'Malawi risks losing its moral authority' if it continues to treat human rights as a public relations exercise rather than a lived commitment.
Coalition of 11 NGOs Challenge Govt on Rights Failures: Says time is running out for Malawi to match its human rights promises with action - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-05