Yona Mkandawire

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Yona Mkandawire is a Member of Parliament for Rumphi West in Malawi, known for advocating for the inclusion of vernacular languages in parliamentary debates. His recent proposal has sparked a discussion about language rights and constitutional reform in Malawi.

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Yona Mkandawire, who had suggested allowing MPs to speak in vernacular languages during parliamentary proceedings.

Malawi’s Justice Minister rules out vernacular debates in Parliament without constitutional change - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·

Malawi· 2026-07-23

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