Likando Kalaluka
Attorney General
In office
8 April 2015 – 24 August 2021
PresidentEdgar Lungu
Preceded byMusa Mwenye
Personal details
Born
Likando Kalaluka
ProfessionLegal Practitioner

Likando Kalaluka, State Counsel, is a Zambian legal practitioner who served as Attorney General under the government headed by President Edgar Lungu.[1] He is a lawyer and advocate of the High Court for Zambia.[2][3][4] Kalaluka is currently serving as the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE) board chairman.[5] As Attorney General, Kalaluka was an assistant cabinet member and assistant legal adviser to the Zambian Government.[6]

Early life and education

Kalaluka went to Kabulonga Secondary School where he completed his Grade 12 in 1994. He later studied for his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the University of Zambia (UNZA) graduating in 2001. At UNZA, Kalaluka was a students' union leader; he was the treasurer of the students' body.[7]

In 2003, Kalaluka entered the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education in preparation for the Legal Practitioners Qualification Examination (LPQE), which is a prerequisite postgraduate certificate for one to practice law in Zambia.[8][9][10][11][12]

In 2004, Kalaluka was admitted to the bar after passing the LQPE.[13]

In 2012, he graduated from the first ever class of the LLM in International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy at National University of Ireland Galway's School of Law.[14]

He was legal practitioner and partner in the law firm Ellis & Co, Lusaka, Zambia, where he specialised in litigation, business advisory and general counsel.[13] As a practising lawyer, he played various roles as an official, lawyer and advisor in various issues concerning social development.[12][15][16][17][18]

Prior to his nomination as Attorney general, Kalaluka was the Honorary Secretary of the Law Association of Zambia, a position that made him CEO.[19] He also worked as Legal Advisor for Plan International Zambia.[20]

In mid-March 2015, President Edgar Lungu nominated Kalaluka as Attorney General pending ratification by the parliament of Zambia.[18][8] On 25 March 2015, parliament unanimously ratified the presidential appointment of Kalaluka as Attorney General.[21][22] On 8 April 2015, President Edgar Lungu swore him in as the Attorney General.[23]

Currently, Kalaluka is a member of the Law Association of Zambia. After two years of law practice, Kalaluka was elected to the Council of the Law Association of Zambia. He held the position for about 9 years.[19]

The title of State Counsel was automatically conferred on Likando kalaluka when he was appointed Attorney General, because by virtue of office as the AG, Kalaluka is the leader of the Zambian Bar.[24]

Likando Kalaluka SC, as Attorney general, played a pivotal role in the 2016 Presidential Election Petition Case brought to the high court and the Constitutional Court in Lusaka by the losing United Party for National Development UPND candidate Hakainde Hichilema challenging the results which declared Edgar Lungu as winner. As Attorney General, he led the defence of Lungu's victory. Hakainde's challenge failed before the courts and Lungu was sworn in as Zambia's legitimately elected president.[6]

Personal life

Likando Kalaluka is married with 7 children from two different ex wives. He plays social football for fun and is a supporter of Aston Villa FC. In his free time, he sponsors a music band called Onion and Greens Band and an events management company called Onions and Greens Events where he has been accused of many inappropriate things .[20][18]

References

  1. ↑ "High Court dismisses AG application on tribunal". Zambia Daily Mail. 15 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Lungu Cracks Whip…As he fires Chilubanama. 30 August 2016. {{cite book}}: |newspaper= ignored (help)
  3. ↑ "Zambia commits to counter terrorism – Mwila". 30 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Election Petition Cracks…as Constitutional Court rejects 52 Witness Statements from UPND. 26 August 2016. {{cite book}}: |newspaper= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ "Government to take action on the low passing rate at ZIALE-Lubinda". Daily Mail Zambia. 26 January 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Attorney General joins presidential petition". Daily Mail Zambia. 24 August 2016.
  7. ↑ "Zambia: UNZA Suspends UNZASU Officials". All Africa – The Post Newspaper (by Webster Malido). 22 November 2014.
  8. 1 2 "State opposes habeas corpus for Hichilema". Zambia Daily Mail. 13 April 2017.
  9. ↑ "Declare Lungu eligible, ConCourt told". Zambia Daily Mail. 4 February 2017.
  10. ↑ "Attorney General Likando Kalaluka is right – Milupi". The Zambian Observer. 17 August 2016.
  11. ↑ Cite HH, submits State. 9 September 2016. {{cite book}}: |newspaper= ignored (help)
  12. 1 2 "Stanbic hands over new ten-seat study cubicle at ZIALE". Zambia Daily Mail. 21 November 2016.
  13. 1 2 "Dismiss the petition-LUNGU". Lusaka Times. 26 January 2017.
  14. ↑ "Towards an effective litigation strategy of disability rights: The Zambian experience". African Disability Rights Yearbook. 22 November 2014.
  15. ↑ "RB Immunity Hearing Set For Jan 15". Times of Zambia. 30 December 2015.
  16. ↑ "Contract for the Chingola-Solwezi road signed". Lusaka Times. 19 May 2015.
  17. ↑ "Court throws out Nchito appeal". Zambia Daily Mail. 11 February 2016.
  18. 1 2 3 "Youth appointments welcome". Zambia Daily Mail. 12 April 2015.
  19. 1 2 "LAZ to join legal proceeding in transfer of 'Instruments of power' case". Zambia Daily Mail. 22 November 2014.
  20. 1 2 "Disabled Youth Cry For Inclusion". Times of Zambia. 2 January 2015.
  21. ↑ "Parley ratifies Kalaluka as Attorney-General". Zambia Daily Mail. 26 March 2015.
  22. ↑ "Parliament Ratifies Likando Kalaluka as Attorney General". Zambia Daily Mail. 26 March 2015.
  23. ↑ "'I'II Appoint More Youths'… Because That's Where The Future Lies-Lungu". Zambia Daily Mail. 8 April 2015.
  24. ↑ Kerrigan, Fergus. "Access to Justice in the Republic of Zambia: A Situation Analysis". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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