Wapona Kita
MalawilawyerMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Wapona Kita is a prominent Malawian lawyer known for his advocacy in high-profile legal cases. Recently, he has been in the news for leading the defense team of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary, arguing against their extradition to South Africa. During a session at the High Court in Lilongwe, Kita criticized the ruling by the Chief Resident Magistrate's Court as deeply flawed and highlighted that even the South African government acknowledged errors in the judgment. His strong legal arguments emphasize the importance of a fair judicial process, asserting that the ruling should be reviewed and overturned due to significant procedural mistakes.
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Wapona Kita is a lawyer who presented a funeral programme and discussed his role in arranging military air transport for Ralph Kasambala's remains.
Chilima Inquiry Opens New Fronts as Testimony Raises Fresh Questions Over Timing, Military Secrecy and Unanswered Gaps - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-19
Finance Bank lawyer Wapona Kita previously argued that the compensation covers business losses and profits the bank allegedly lost from 2005 to date.
Government Vows Fierce Fight Against K1 Trillion Finance Bank Claim - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-27
Wapona Kita represented Finance Bank of Malawi in the legal proceedings.
Long Road Ahead as RBM Waits on Compensation Assessment for Finance Bank - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-09
Wapona Kita is one of the lawyers for the Kaphwiti Banda family.
Court Stops Cecilia Kadzamira Eviction, Gives Her Chance to Seek Justice - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Wapona Kita hailed the ruling as a victory for justice.
South Africa’s Hollow Pursuit: Bushiri Extradition Defeat Exposes Weak Case and Waning Credibility - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-03
Chithyola’s legal team, led by Wapona Kita, attempted to have the petition thrown out on technical grounds.
Chithyola’s Narrow Win in Kasungu South Under Fire as Handout Claims Reach the High Court: Fate on November 3 - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-22
Lead lawyer Wapona Kita tore into the ruling by the Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court, calling it deeply flawed.
If South Africa Agrees the Magistrate Made Errors, Why Should the Judgment Stand? Bushiri’s Lawyers Demand Justice - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-17