Dominic Mlenje worked with NomoGaia on the Kayelekera Uranium Mine HRIA for 5 years, from 2008 to 2013. Hired initially as a driver, he soon made his skills known in vehicular mechanics, rightsholder interviewing and issue investigation. He was in touch with the fears and aspirations of community members, and they opened up immediately to him, while we outsiders were far slower to earn trust.

He was a talented and diligent worker. He was also a dear friend. Malawi faced very difficult years in 2012 and 2013, and though his family suffered from economic shocks, illness and political turmoil, he found ways to smile and laugh.

We will miss him in countless ways.