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Samuel Tembenu

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Samuel Tembenu
Born
Samuel Tembenu

1965 (age 58–59)
NationalityMalawian
Occupations

Samuel Tembenu (born 1965) is a Malawian politician and lawyer who was former Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Malawi[1] from 2014 to 2019.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He is a Member of Parliament for Dedza North East Constituency. He was preceded by Bright Msaka (2019–2020).[9]

Personal life

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Tembenu was born in 1965 in [Salima District], Malawi. He attended the University of Malawi, Chancelor College where he graduated with a Law degree. He has had a thriving career as a private practice lawyer, managing his firm. He has a master's degree from the University of Northumbria. In 2014, Tembenu was appointed Minister of Justice, a position he held up until 2019.[10]

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Malawi Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ "Ministers Statement". registrargeneral.gov.mw. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  2. ^ "Minister of Justice gives support to Lundu-led Bwalo la Achewa Malawi 24". Malawi 24. 2019-04-21. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  3. ^ "Govt MPs rebuff Tembenu on Referendum Bill Malawi 24". Malawi 24. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  4. ^ "High Commission of India, Lilongwe, Malawi : Events/Photo Gallery". www.hcililongwe.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  5. ^ "Who in DPP will amplify Tembenu's voice?". The Nation Online. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  6. ^ "Malawi: Letter to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs | Human Rights Watch". 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  7. ^ Malenga, Bright (2017-01-28). "Tembenu calls Malawi-India relations beneficial Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  8. ^ "Tembenu Caught Pants Down With Lies to Mislead Court". Shire Times. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  9. ^ "President Chen Receives Mr. Bright Msaka, Chief Secretary of the Office of the President and Cabinet of the Republic of Malawi". english.president.gov.tw. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  10. ^ "Buluma's exit exposes DPP skeletons at Nocma; Mulli and Tembenu stealing millions and billions respectively". Shire Times. 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2023-11-18.