Police announce court appearance for UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati

By Burnett Munthali

Malawi Police have confirmed that UTM Party Secretary General, Patricia Kaliati, is expected to appear in court on Monday. This comes after her arrest on Thursday on charges of conspiracy to commit a felony.

According to police spokesperson Peter Kalaya, the police are moving forward with their investigation into the matter, in which Kaliati is suspected of plotting criminal activity. Kalaya emphasized that the police are ensuring that Kaliati’s rights are respected while she remains in custody.

Police Spokesman Peter Kalaya



However, Kalaya stated that the police could not provide further details regarding the arrest, citing the need to protect witnesses involved in the case.

Kaliati was apprehended on suspicion of planning a serious offense, although specific details surrounding the charge have not yet been disclosed by the authorities. The case has drawn significant public attention, given Kaliati’s prominent role in Malawi’s political landscape as a senior member of the UTM party.