Steven W. S. Kayuni, Ph.D

Permanent Secretary - Office of President & Cabinet (Malawi Govt) | Member - AU Reparations Legal Experts |Commissioner- AU Commission on International Law | Former Director of Public Prosecutions- Malawi | Legal Expert

Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi, Malawi

About

As a Commissioner at the African Union Commission on International Law, I leverage my extensive legal expertise and leadership skills to contribute to the development and implementation of international law policies. With over 20 years of experience in the legal field, I have a proven track record of providing legal advice and guidance to various government departments and agencies, including the Malawi Government's departments. I hold a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Law from the University of Sussex, as well as a Master of Laws degree in International Criminal Law and a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research Methods. My academic background has equipped me with a deep understanding of international law and its applications in different contexts. I am passionate about promoting justice, human rights, and peace through my work, and I am committed to advancing the legal profession and contributing to the betterment of society.

Experience

  • Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Mzuzu University
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    Diplomacy Law; International Humanitarian Law courses

  • Commissioner - African Union Commission on International Law at African Union Commission
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Malawi Government ()
    • Secretary for Homeland Security
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Controlling Officer for Homeland Security Ministry including departments therein: Immigration and Citizenship Services Department; National Registration Bureau; Malawi Police Services; Malawi Prison Services; Refugees Commission

    • Chairperson Principal Secretaries Committee on Legal, Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Legal and policy scrutiny by principal secretaries at ministry level

    • Notary Public
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Authenticating documents; verification of identity; witnessing signatures; administering oaths.

  • Republic of Malawi ()
    • Notary Public
      Jun 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

    • Principal Secretary (Legal) Homeland Security (Malawi Government)
      Feb 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Legal advisory, administrative and incidental matters thereto for the Ministry including three institutions falling underneath i.e. Malawi Police Service, Malawi Prison Service & Department of Immigration

  • Law Consultant at Ethan & Bill
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    Complex Litigation in Malawi Courts, African Union Administrative Tribunal, United Nations Dispute Tribunal & United Nations Appeals Tribunal ; Criminal defence craft & strategy; asset recovery processes; international law; policy formulation & implementation; strategies ; legal research