Malawian politician
Bon Kalindo
Born (1980-06-06 ) 6 June 1980 (age 44) Malawi
Other names Winiko Alma mater Mzuzu University Occupation comedian
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]
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^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-09-03). "Chilima is the reason Chakwera won – Kalindo Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi" . Malawi 24 . Retrieved 2023-11-30 .
^ "Chakwera makes a clean sweep of his cabinet" . www.africa-confidential.com . Retrieved 2023-11-30 .
^ 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 }}
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^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ News, Times (2023-09-01). "Bon Kalindo out of custody" . The Times Group . Retrieved 2023-11-30 .
^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2023-09-15). "Kalindo arrested again Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi" . Malawi 24 . Retrieved 2023-11-30 .
^ Mkandawire, Mwayi (2023-08-30). "Bon Kalindo arrested Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi" . Malawi 24 . Retrieved 2023-11-30 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ Kondowe, Russell (2023-05-18). "Kalindo demands K50 million from Minister Zikhale Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi" . Malawi 24 . Retrieved 2023-11-30 .