Boniface Kalindo

Bon Kalindo
Born (1980-06-06) 6 June 1980 (age 44)
Malawi
Other namesWiniko
Alma materMzuzu University
Occupationcomedian

Bon Kalindo also known as Winiko (born 6 June 1980) is a Malawian activist,[1][2] comedian, politician and actor. In 2023, Kalindo protested against the Malawi Congress Party whose president is Lazarus Chakwera, the current president of Malawi, to step down out of presidency due to devaluation of the country's currency.[3][4][5][6] He was arrested several times.[7][8] On 30 August 2023, he was arrested[9] and released[10] out of the prison the same day.[10]

In September 2023, Kalindo was criticized when he said that the country will can benefit a lot from Europeans if they come and stay in the country.[11]

An organisation called Leadership Institute for Transparency and Accountability (LITA) commented on the arrest of Kalindo it was a planned plot by the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration to frustrate peaceful demonstrations.[12]

On 18 May 2023, Kalindo sued Minister of Homeland Security of Malawi, Ken Zikhale Ng'oma to pay him K50 million over alleged defamation. Kalindo's lawyer, Gilbert Khonyongwa told the minister to pay the money within seven days.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Born again political activist Bon Kalindo: Whose cause is he fighting? - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  2. ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-09-03). "Chilima is the reason Chakwera won – Kalindo Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  3. ^ "Chakwera makes a clean sweep of his cabinet". www.africa-confidential.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  4. ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-08-31). "Suspected MCP supporters block demonstrators in Lilongwe Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Munthali, Burnett (2023-09-03). "The Unfortunate Arrest, Detention, and False Escort of Malawi's Opposition Politician Bon Kalindo Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  6. ^ Chikoti, Martha (2023-02-09). "Kalindo to lead Malawi shutdown demos in March Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  7. ^ News, Times (2023-09-01). "Bon Kalindo out of custody". The Times Group. Retrieved 2023-11-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2023-09-15). "Kalindo arrested again Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  9. ^ Mkandawire, Mwayi (2023-08-30). "Bon Kalindo arrested Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  10. ^ a b Daza, Chikondi (2023-08-30). "Court orders release of Bon Kalindo Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  11. ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-09-02). "Azungu abwereso adzagawane dziko la Malawi – watelo Kalindo Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  12. ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-08-31). "LITA says Kalindo's arrest was MCP plot Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  13. ^ Kondowe, Russell (2023-05-18). "Kalindo demands K50 million from Minister Zikhale Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-30.