BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The High Court Civil Division in Blantyre on Tuesday, dismissed a judicial review order obtained by former Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) chief executive officer, Kamkwamba Kumwenda and human resources and administration director, Chrispin Banda, who are challenging the removal from their positions.

In his ruling, judge Allan Mhuhome said the claimants have an “alternative and effective” remedy at the Industrial Relations Court.

Attorney General Frank Mbeta moved the court to discharge the judicial review order, saying Kumwenda did not disclose to the court that he was demanding a payment of MK1.1 billion for the remainder of his contract.

AG Mbeta observed thatthe demand is an indication that Kumwenda had an alternative remedy.

He also told the court that since Kumwenda and Banda say their contracts were breached, “They should take the matter to the Industrial Relations Court, which deals with employment matters”.

In November, Chief Secretary Justin Saidi seconded Kumwenda to the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences for lecturing, while Banda was seconded to the Malawi School of Government.

Source: Nation online