The National Assembly is today scheduled to confirm Dr. George Kainja as new Inspector General (IG) of the Malawi Police Service (MPS) replacing Duncan Mwapasa.
State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera appointed Dr. Kainja barely a week after ascending to the High Office on June 23, 2020 through the fresh Presidential polls.
Speaker of the National Assembly Catherine Gotani Hara confirmed of the development during announcements on Monday.
According to Hara, Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo Banda who is also leader of the house will move a motion on the matter.
Meanwhile Human Right Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has asked the August House to confirm Kainja as Inspector General.
More details to follow…