Yeremiah Chihana finally fired at Blantyre Water Board

Yeremia Chihana has been fired from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Blantyre Water Board.

According to a summary dismissal letter dated 5th October the CEO was afforded an opportunity to present his case before a disciplinary committee but failed to attend.

The letter indicates that the Board of Directors reviewed and endorsed the disciplinary committee’s conclusions regarding the allegations brought against him.

Chihana was confronted with six charges, including publicly announcing that the board would supply complimentary water to cholera-affected areas without authorization from the board and management.

Additional allegations include permitting an unauthorized individual to operate and manage a company vehicle, and facilitating the arrest and detention of company directors without board authorization.

He is further accused of appointing an acting Director of Finance without obtaining board knowledge and approval.

Additionally, Chihana stands accused of securing an overdraft facility valued at K500 million from First Capital Bank without board consent. Chihana assumed the CEO role on 13 April 2026, with his employment contract scheduled to conclude on 12 April 2029.