In a grand declaration of triumph, the Malawi Legal Aid Bureau has proudly boasted of its meteoric expansion and unwavering commitment to serving the people over its nine-year journey, thus far.
Addressing people in Lilongwe on Friday, the Director of the Malawi Legal Aid Bureau, Trouble Kalua, heralded the Bureau’s monumental growth and unparalleled dedication to its mission.
With a resolute pledge, Kalua affirmed the Bureau’s steadfast resolve to furnish legal aid, counsel, and representation to the underprivileged across the nation, ensuring their voices are heard and rights protected in every court, tribunal, or forum.
“As we speak we have made tremendous achievements. We have 48 lawyers and over 50 paralegals. This means our institution is one of the largest government department that operates under one roof.
“We have managed to register over 23,000 cases. We have also migrated from paper work to a new electronic case management system. This is a milestone for a government institution like ours to be able to collect data electronically,” he said.
Kalua said the Bureau is working with Malawi Law Society in implementing the probono scheme, collaborating with Women Lawyers Association and also passing the paralegal advisory services in a number of cases.
Law Expert, Ayuba James, commended the work that Malawi Legal Aid Bureau is doing by contributing to people’s awareness about the rights they have under the law.
“Considering that the Bureau is operating under very limited resources, I would say they have done a very tremendous job as they have increased people’s access to legal services particularly those that cannot afford to hire private lawyers; for this I give them credit,” he said.
The Malawi Legal Aid Bureau started its operations in the country on 15th March 2015, with 35 employees. Meanwhile, they have over 200 employees in 21 districts across the country.
