Mutharika signs ATI Bill into law

Feb 15, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter Politics 100

President Peter Mutharika has signed into law the Access to Information (ATI) bill which is expected to empower Malawians to seek information from elected officials and public entities.

According to reports reaching Malawi24, the bill which was passed in December has been assented into law by Mutharika.

ATI — Mutharika: has signed the bill into law

This will come as a relief to many stakeholders including the media who have fought for over 12 years to have the ATI law.

When the bill was passed by Parliament last year, stakeholders said it will trigger citizens’ participation in promoting accountability in the management of public resources.

“With this legislation in place, Malawians will now be able to demand any type of information thereby exercising rights which they could not enjoy in the absence of the enabling law,” Media Institute of Malawi said following the passing of the bill last year.

Patrick Phale Kanyenda says:

17/02/2017 at 04:29

aaaaaaa zauzakwa
Lexa Trindard says:

16/02/2017 at 15:58

Good job APM am quiet pleased with your decisions, please continue the good work
Edwin Rogers says:

16/02/2017 at 15:41

Za chimanga ndi moto atithandiza……?
Papaa Redgi Palasa says:

16/02/2017 at 09:22

Ati yophela awemba kupha mbola
inno says:

16/02/2017 at 07:48

zachitika eti?
Alex Nsewa says:

16/02/2017 at 02:31

At long last! The bill has been signed. Viva multiparty democracy. No more sacred cows/UnToUcHaBlEs. Zikomo Mulungu.
Owen Kalongonda says:

15/02/2017 at 19:09

I welcome it
Aubrey Mbendera says:

15/02/2017 at 20:49

ok
Dazie Phiri says:

15/02/2017 at 18:23

Nanga zoti chaponda avaye jail bwana musaina liti
Jelani Veckson says:

15/02/2017 at 18:07

Thanks mr president .however madzi achita katondo bcoz of chaponda .remember chaponda said that ;u will sink together
Walu Nyirenda says:

15/02/2017 at 18:07

A best president ever,Malawi will have in 21century! …..keep going malawi
Nthala Wa Ku Livwezi says:

15/02/2017 at 17:57

Mwasainadi, koma chimanga sitinaiwaletu! Ngati mumaganiza kuti mukasaina tiiwala za chimanga ng’ooooooo
1. Perpetual Young says:
  
  16/02/2017 at 17:22
  
  kkkk tangoyamikani.
Shadreck Namvula says:

15/02/2017 at 17:34

Kuluma ndi kuwuzila. Khala maso Malawi.
Chiyembekezo Patrick Kamanga says:

15/02/2017 at 17:31

ATB means wt?tanditanthauzileni mamember
Chris Dambuleni says:

15/02/2017 at 17:18

malawians remember this bill waz forced to pass by the opposition while government MPZ amakana
1. Gift Mark Loppah says:
  
  16/02/2017 at 13:53
  
  The President cud veto it akanafuna even if the opposition had really pressed for its passing but he saw it necessary that’s why assented to it. I hope izi nzomwe every Malawian wanted
David Maxwell Maxwell Mafupa says:

15/02/2017 at 16:46

#Henry tawauza anthu amenewo kumalawiko kaya amafuna pulezident wanji Bakili, Bingu, joice, peter wonsewa oipa?
1. Aneesa Kareem says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 18:54
  
  mwamuiwala Kamuzu kkkk
2. Perpetual Young says:
  
  16/02/2017 at 17:30
  
  That is why we r still poor up todate.Democracy timaimva udyo
Nicholai Yekha says:

15/02/2017 at 16:35
George Mughogho says:

15/02/2017 at 16:18

Before I kill a mosquito I always think about its family, Wife Children and side chicks What if its a breadwinner? A family man everyone depends on or maybe its wife is pregnant ? What if its child is sick? please join hands so we save the mosquitoe
Abdul Rahman Ghana Nkhoma says:

15/02/2017 at 16:07

Weldone mr president we do proud of you Dpp wooooyeee a democratic president i know.
Harold Mkhalapaudzu says:

15/02/2017 at 15:38

Well done mr president,We are prouding of you.DPP woyeee!
Doice Wa Amikondo says:

15/02/2017 at 15:21

Am also waiting to fire and arrest Chaponda with the life prison sentence if you love Malawians
Joel Kasawala says:

15/02/2017 at 15:19

A bro
Vicky ShoeRepair Julius says:

15/02/2017 at 15:12

I will say thanks to u mr president after u sign 4 ur brother Chaponda to b arrested
Frank Assan says:

15/02/2017 at 15:11

No comment waiting for chaponda rot in jail
Sam Mboga says:

15/02/2017 at 15:10

Great news!
Alick Mazambani says:

15/02/2017 at 15:04

Cosmas umbuli umene ulinawo udzalingalila mawa sichipani chochiyamikila ichi ayi dikila uziona.mwina poti ulimugulu lazigawenga za DPP naona ukukamba zimenezo.u pus including your bro p
Steven Wa Manoma Origin says:

15/02/2017 at 14:32

Ine ndkuva kukoma ndmkadikra zimenezi
James Banda says:

15/02/2017 at 14:23

Amalawi mumangochenjela pa fb koma ndinu mbuzi za anthu fosek.mxxxxiww
Asimenye Mushani says:

15/02/2017 at 14:08

Finally..
Peter Kwakwala says:

15/02/2017 at 14:08

Let’s hope this is true. Hope to verify ‘coz tikumanamizana.
Julius Mbeweh says:

15/02/2017 at 13:30

Lot of laws are not followed, do we think that this law will be followed than others?
Osaiwalaso kuti malamulo athu amasusana okhaokha.
Let us wait and see
1. Victor Kalungama says:
  
  16/02/2017 at 03:40
  
  Oh yes,it’s nothing above what u say. Remember the voice of the vice,tisamangoomba m’manja zilizonse. Lamulo ndilimeneri Koma kodi osainawa adzitsatira? Yankho ndi ayi basi.
Coss-Cosmas Okonderedwa Dimbah says:

15/02/2017 at 13:22

I allways proud with u Mr A P M, n DPP. Sitikukaika tilpo mpaka 2024 tikulamulabe otsutsa akutsutsabe.
1. Thom Chaponda says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 13:54
  
  No connection,you a crackhead?
2. Robins John Banda says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 14:25
  
  Kkkkkk Tizibabe Chimanga mpaka 2024 dpp Mbava Ooooooyeeeeeee!!
Godfrey Nhlane says:

15/02/2017 at 13:06

Apa achitako za nzeru a big koma sasunga njoka chifukwa imadzakuluma wekha cv yapsa Peter, Chapondayo amuchotse unduna.
Jacob Matomola says:

15/02/2017 at 12:45

APM. 2019 boma
Mdzola Junior says:

15/02/2017 at 12:34

Nde mwati lamulo limenelo ndiloti opha nzake aphedwe????or bwanji ine sindikunves
Amos Partison says:

15/02/2017 at 12:31

Welcome
Ephron Mulenga says:

15/02/2017 at 12:29

Bola Lizisatidwa
Winford Kalitsiro says:

15/02/2017 at 12:16

Democracy prevails!
Abdul Raheem Chaona says:

15/02/2017 at 12:12

I thought we will here, he has found the remedy for this big weevil chaponda! Whiiiiih
Tennyson Mulimbula says:

15/02/2017 at 12:07

I applaud our presdent for assenting to ATI bill into a law. Just as he has rightly done it ,i would be happier if could have fired Chaponda.
James Jambo says:

15/02/2017 at 12:03

May DPP lose come 2019. Chipani chonyasa
1. Robins John Banda says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 14:32
  
  Ayi, koma Chonunkha ndi Umbava ndi vima Kadeti.
Blessings Hassan Matumbi says:

15/02/2017 at 11:59

Thank u Our MPs,Civic Organisations, and Traditional Leaders for forcing this man to sign this bill into law. Mr President this is how things are supposed to be done #Kumamvera anthu anu.
1. Robins John Banda says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 14:19
  
  Chapondas gate is not yet open! Muthalika, take Action now and this is what is remaining for you to do!!
Enock Nyirongo says:

15/02/2017 at 11:58

Koma yamoto plus chimanga ilipati
Davy Juntchwa says:

15/02/2017 at 11:55

Well done Mr president!! Bola musazatimange
Ruth Chifumbi says:

15/02/2017 at 11:54

I love ❤️ Malawi
Robert Njembe says:

15/02/2017 at 11:52

very suspicious
Willie Whayo says:

15/02/2017 at 11:47

Presdent osamadikira achokera kaye. …sinthani malamulo plz.Tenganipo citsanzo Zuma bwanji.fuck muthalika n commite yako
Issa Wilfred says:

15/02/2017 at 11:47

takunyadilani mr plesident mumatiimilia madala madala
MacDonald Machilinga says:

15/02/2017 at 11:46

Peter ndi mwana chilima si amasewera kkkkkk
Bright Kamoto says:

15/02/2017 at 11:46

Well done Mr President. Ndiye muyimvelere MBC phokoso lakelo kuyambira lero kukhala ma conglatulation messages zokamba mbwee!
We are also waiting for the breaking news anytime soon that you have fired Dr Chaponda.
1. Robins John Banda says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 14:23
  
  Kkkkkkk MBC yapeza nkhani kkkkkk koma yakuba Chimanga kungoti ziiii, MBC is the most Stupid Station.
Peterlee Wachi Aluya says:

15/02/2017 at 11:46

Check
1. Robins John Banda says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 14:35
  
  Chaponda 2019 kuba Chimanga!@ Jacob Matora!
Tchaka Wa Tchakaz says:

15/02/2017 at 11:42

mwaputa dala mavu pachulu bwana
Rodrick Mbunama says:

15/02/2017 at 11:38

Bolatu Pamenepa Man Peter! Anthu Aiwale Zoponda, Chaponda, Eish:enough!
Fraction Zembetsani says:

15/02/2017 at 11:35

Big up Mr President! the most anticipated one!
Billygates Kachedwa says:

15/02/2017 at 11:34

this government, like it has been there for 50years thereof.
1. Robins John Banda says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 14:27
  
  True, how boring this Thieving government??
2. Billygates Kachedwa says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 15:59
  
  government run by mafias and crooks.
Emos Corinth Chiutter says:

15/02/2017 at 11:34

Kuzizilitsa moto wabuka ku Capital Hill.
Henry Francis Phondiwa says:

15/02/2017 at 11:33

koma amalawi ndiye mumafuna chani president wanu apange chani choti inu mukondwe akatele walakwa akatiso chochi walakwa koma malawi sazathekaso
1. Robins John Banda says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 14:30
  
  He is a Stupid Failure in many many things. We want him to Chase Chaponda Chimamga because he is a big Thief! Do u understand Cadet?
2. Henry Francis Phondiwa says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 14:42
  
  even u, ur a cadet of mcp so go and vote for chakwera tiwone ngat angazawine wa youth iwe anthu onse munapha dziko muno sanakukwaneni, anthu enaso mumadya inu mfiti za anthu ma demons inu zilombo za nyanga khumi inu shame shame
3. Fatsani Magalasi says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 15:51
  
  Bro ana a chakwera ndi mbuzi zokhazokha azathera u opposition omwewo
Pushpa Jamieson says:

15/02/2017 at 11:31

Oh my!! At last been waiting for this for the past 20+ years 4 presidents later its done. How I wish many of my fellow journalist who are no longer with us could see this day!!well done Mr President may we now see the implementation when accessed
John B Sisya says:

15/02/2017 at 11:29

Who is fooling who?
Waliko Kaunda says:

15/02/2017 at 11:28

Zenizeni? Hehehe things are about to get interesting in Malawi
Rabson Gondwe says:

15/02/2017 at 11:26

okay
Samuel Chirambo says:

15/02/2017 at 11:25

577 billion names now now now…it dosent rain but pours for chaponda…
Frazer Faramenga says:

15/02/2017 at 11:24

Wachita bwino timve zina
Chileso Ntchavi says:

15/02/2017 at 11:23

Wokuba ndiwokuba i cn c
Arthur Wasiya says:

15/02/2017 at 11:23

Office mwaotcha kale ndiyeno titanino uhh?
Chifundo Fletcher Assan says:

15/02/2017 at 11:23

Tufuna parliament ipange lamulô lot president adzitha kuimbidwa mlandu ali pa mpando ngat pajons.
1. Charles Nkhomah says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 11:33
  
  true my brother
2. Injesi Aliki says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 11:37
  
  I’ agree with you
3. Tobias Kalanje says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 11:40
  
  This is true…
4. Peterlee Wachi Aluya says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 11:42
  
  Lamulo Limenelo Ndikugwiliza Nalo Koposa Malamulo Ena
5. Yebaba Kaswiri says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 11:50
  
  i agree with you
6. Enock Nyirongo says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 11:57
  
  True,koma ma MP ake amenewa??
7. Hendrix Chanza says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 12:05
  
  Mbalame zake zimenezo
8. Enock Nyirongo says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 12:07
  
  Zeni zeni boss
9. Jie Andre Mjr says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 12:15
  
  Yes
10. Ralph Alvin Sulani says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 12:17
  
  word boss
11. Robins John Banda says:
  
  15/02/2017 at 14:21
  
  Eeeeeeeish koma Nzoona!! but Malawi MPs I doubt. The just clap hands for rubbish!
12. Thoko Muwambo says:
  
  16/02/2017 at 09:48
  
  That will be vital law, bt MPs that we have are foolish,they don’t see things visionally what they is to clap hands for nosence,,?
Mac Mj Gauth says:

15/02/2017 at 11:22

at last
Robert Njembe says:

15/02/2017 at 11:22

skeletol or the one with fresh?
Stone Mwana says:

15/02/2017 at 11:21

Kkkkk ….APA kuba kuzivutano mwina kamalawi kutukuka abale.
Marsfield Alexander Chibayo says:

15/02/2017 at 11:20

finally
Zalephapenia Johnstone says:

15/02/2017 at 11:19

Wa signabetu
Duncan Mnthali says:

15/02/2017 at 11:17

good move,,,

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