Ombudsman To Challenge MERA’s Injunction

The Office of the Ombudsman has said it will challenge the decision by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) which stopped them from proceeding to present an investigative report on Henry Kachaje’s recruitment as its Chief Executive Officer.

In a written communication, Ombudsman Grace Malera, confirmed of the decision by her office to challenge MERA’s pronouncement.

“Yes, we have made the decision. Our position is that we will proceed to approach the Courts to apply for the vacation of the order of Injunction and the Stay Order” said Malera.

Meanwhile, some legal minds are questioning MERA’s move to stop Ombudsman from releasing the report.

At the moment Kachaje remains MERA CEO.

Malera is a lawyer by profession and former executive secretary for the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) where she is currently one of the commissioners.