Prophet Bushiri takes former Malawi Prosector Chief Steve Kayuni to court over daughter’s death

Prophet Bushiri takes former Malawi Prosector Chief Steve Kayuni to court over daughter’s death
November 8, 2025

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Prophet Bushiri takes former Malawi Prosector Chief Steve Kayuni to court over daughter’s death

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has instructed his lawyers to compel former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Steve Kayuni for having a hand in untimely death of prophet’s daughter Israella.

Prophet Bushiri hinted that he wants Kayuni to explain “before a competent court which South African officials allegedly directed him to take such an unlawful and inhumane action against an innocent child”.

Writing on his Facebook page, The Man of God said he forgave Kayuni but he is responsible for his actions.

“In 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, my eight-year-old daughter was scheduled to travel from Malawi to Kenya for urgent medical treatment. At that time, most hospitals in Malawi were overwhelmed and unable to provide the specialized care she desperately needed.

“Tragically, upon her arrival at Lilongwe International Airport, an injunction was issued by Mr. Steve Kayuni, who was then the Director of Public Prosecutions, preventing her from leaving the country”, narrates Prophet Bushiri.

The man of God adds, “He claimed to have received directives from officials within the South African Government to act in that manner.

“My daughter, already in a fragile condition, was detained at the airport for five days while my legal team worked tirelessly to overturn the injunction. By the time the court granted permission for her to travel, it was too late, she had lost her life”.

Prophet Bushiri healed but, “We accepted the pain and forgave Mr. Kayuni. However, forgiveness does not remove accountability.

“There are far too many individuals in authority who misuse their positions without consequence. This time, the law must speak”.

Bushiri fired up, “I have therefore instructed my legal team to institute legal proceedings against Mr. Kayuni so that he may explain before a competent court which South African officials allegedly directed him to take such an unlawful and inhumane action against an innocent child.

“Every child has the right to life and access to medical care, as enshrined in the Constitution of Malawi and protected under international human rights law. This case is not only about my daughter, it is about defending every Malawian child from the abuse of power”.

The Man of Charges further, “I am deeply grateful to the many child rights organizations, legal practitioners, and human rights advocates who have come forward in solidarity. Justice delayed took my daughter’s life, but justice denied will not silence her memory”.

Bushiri has just won extradition case against state that wanted him and wife Mary to be in South Africa to answer fraud and sexual assault charges.

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