Kabwila done with MCP, joining UTM

December 28, 2018 Wanga Gwede - Nyasa Times 83 Comments

Salima North West  legislator Jessie Kabwila has said she is now done with Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and is contemplating joining UTM party of State Vice President Saulos Chilima.

Kabwila: UTM is my next political destination

The vocal MP said this Friday  in her constituency where she has been holding a consultative meeting with her constituents on her next move following chaotic primary elections  in MCP where the party has picked Enock Phale to be its candidate in the May  21 2019 Tripartite elections.

Clad in MCP regalia, Kabwila met representatives for over 60 areas from Chitala and Lipimbi wards, where chairpersons for areas took turns advising her to dump the party under which she was ushered into a parliamentary position in 2014.

She told constituents at Katitima Primary School: “I wanted to share with you that the MCP president Lazarus Chakwera has rejected me as an aspirant for the constituency. When I logged a complaint, party officials asked me to wait for Chakwera. Yesterday, [on Thursday] he sustained results which are indicating that I lost. Because of that rejection, I want you voters to determine the direction we should take.”

Kabwila, who boycotted the elections, branded the party primary elections process as a sham and an insult to her followers and the MCP.

She said MCP should not take primaries as an exercise to settle vendetta or disagreements.

“The intolerance to dissenting views in the party should be a cause for concern,” said Kabwila.

Kabwila, who is also chairperson of the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus, said she is contemplating joining UTM and contest the elections under its banner.

“The UTM will gain to get me and these voters behind me,” she said.

Observers say  MCP has not yet shed off  the type of politics ipractised during the 31-year-old era of one party dictatorship  where leaders never gave room to dissenting views.

Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) of the reputed The Economist magazine, observed that internal wrangles were weakening the opposition parties ahead of the 2019 general elections.

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83 replies on “Kabwila done with MCP, joining UTM”

  1. In civil service we say following husband if you get such movemen,t or posting.These are kicks of a dieing horse .She has failed primaries shut up and close you mouth.

  2. Birds of the same feather flock together.Mungoona gulu la UTM onse Opanda umunthu okhaokha Kuyambira akuti President wawo.
    Zitsiru zonse zosokoneza mzipani mwao ,mmachalichi mwawo,m’midzi mwawo, mzintchito zao,kwa akulu akulu awo, kumafumu awo.A mwano adzadza kumeneko.Amalawi sangataye dziko kulondola zimenezi.Onsewa kuyambila akuti mashadow awo alondoleni kwao mkaone mbiri zao.Makhuruku,ankhanza oononga anana a eni osiyasiya mabanja koma kumadera akwawo palibe alinacho cholozeka.

    Masewera Chiyani.

  3. Boycotting the primaries was her biggest mistake. Ndale zimafunika kudekha osati mavuvu. In politics you deal with all characters including thieves like Alamu Pumani Mwakalamba. PhDs don’t work in politics. As a teacher Jesse did psychology, philosophy, human resources management etc but she doesn’t put these to use. She is intelligent but not wise.

  5. UTM DPP UDF KABWIRA CAN NOT WIN SALIMA NORTH WEST CONSTITUENCY NEVER DREAM THAT THIS IS MCP CONSTITUENCY BY BIRTH

  7. In life more especially in politics people must learn to practice both good leadership and followership,be humble a good leader must be able to be led by others, In Malawi most if not all leaders don’t accept to be led,they are selfish. Kabwila you would contribute more to this country if you humble yourself and allow to be led at times.

    1. Humility doesn’t mean allowing to be toasted around like peanuts by the powers that may be – let alone by the leadership of a party that hasn’t even made it in government yet. The Bible doesn’t stop at describing the humble as blessed. It consolidates the beatitudes by pointing out that blessed are those that are persecuted for persuing what is true. May times Jessy has been a victim of standing by the truth she believes in. To some people, this is what they called stubbornness, arrogance, uncooperativeness,.. name it. And, because she is a reknowed academic with distinguished qualifications in her field (thus, she is undoubted authority in her specialization), whenever she speaks her mind other people label her a prideful person. It’s true that we can sometimes become victims of our own successes and achievements

      I know Jessy very well. She’ll fight, be it in politics or in other endeavor. She is the type of straightforwardness that women must have – not just for the mere reason to be called feminist and form an NGO out of it – but rather it’s the nice thing to be. Sometimes we bury a thing, thinking we’re forever done with it. We later realize that we only buried a seed.

      1. @Dingase
        Nonsense, and inconsequential. Yours is clearly a biased view through a tinted lens – you said you actually know Kabwila personally.

        1. I know her personally that’s why I was able to put my comment. Mr/Mrs/Ms Ntengo, there is no way I can comment anything to do with you for a simple reason: I don’t know you.

  10. I really hate it when I come across juicy news like this one so late – Christmas activities!!!
    Most of us, except Ms Kabwila, and perhaps some of her most ardent adherents, could sort of see this coming; but perhaps not so soon.
    It was abundantly clear that Ms Kabwila was not wanted in MCP; and there was clearly a cross hairs mark on her since the small uprising by Msowoya et al. Furthermore, the buying of MCP by the Mias only accelerated ms Kabwila’s departure: Mia (the man) cannot stand her.
    Why on earth would she cling to an unworkable relationship? She had no bargaining chip left when she continuously, and unprompted, that she was MCP and nothing else EVER.
    – MCP now is Mia’s Party, and oChakwera has clearly been unable to manage the backstabbing and the inevitable disgruntlement that follows. Mia is just lapping it up – but not so fast! When Malawians see a party misfiring on most of its cylinders, they are not going to vote for that Party. Mia has some serious thinking to do. How is his investment in MCP going to pay off when that Party loses – more and more likely scenario as time passes?
    – UTM (the bus company cum political Party) really has nothing to be proud of. They are a Party of a masanje heavy (disgruntled and the envious) already; signified and symbolized by their leader Chilima – who has never articulated well why he abandoned his political mentor, APM, so recklessly and with utmost disrespect and bad manners. So, sure, Kabwila can join UTM because she will have a commonality with the major players in that Party.
    But, will Akweni Kaliati accept Kabwila? Remember these two were at loggerheads several times in Parliament, not really over policy, but personal and Party agendas. Now each of them finds herself outside the sturdy fence that protected them. With protection gone, they will now be hit by the cold Chiperoni political winds so hard, both politicians will simply disappear into the sunset after next year elections.
    And well DESERVED. Asa!

  12. CONGRATULATION KABWILA!!!!!!!!! You have abandoned the Party that still has contaminated blood of thousands of our beloved people and yet,when the high Priest took over the leadership of the killer MCP,he did not even condemn the brutality of Hastings Banda meted-out to innocent Malawians.Having ruled out our COUNTRY for almost 32 years by wanton and outlandish despot,Malawians have good reasons to abandon the MCP forever as most of Africa’s first independence Parties.In fact,MCP is the only Party in the Continent that is still awake but,valueless.Malawians need modern Parties with modern ideals such as UTM led by modern progressive leadership of S.Chilima.Once again,BRAVO KABWILA,YOU ARE AN AUTHENTIC MALAWIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

    1. You’ve been always DPP. When did you become a UTM fan? Hehehe! Do you really think UTM can win fair elections over MCP? We all know Chilima is fraud and stole 2014 elections. He has said it himself that DPP won because of him plus “machine kwa machine.” It’s nice to see all failures and corrupt people joining UTM! Kabwila is joining Msowoya and Kaliwo so nothing is surprising here. It’s about time she left. Bye Felicia!

      1. @Shack
        I don’t know what credible evidence, even judging by winston msowoya’s writing on this forum, you have to claim that he’s DPP.
        Clearly, he loathes that Party, and he would swear this on the Koran … oooh the Bible – his preference.

        1. @Ntengo….. I have seen Mr Msowoya spreading lies about MCP from way back long before UTM was here. His hate for MCP is so deep that it gives him short memory. He doesn’t remember that all those with blood on their hands: Muluzi, Ntaba, Dausi, Henry Mussa, are no longer in MCP. That propaganda doesn’t work anymore! Malawians are desperate for change but that Change won’t be Chilima because he has no support in the rural areas unless he uses the “machine” that he used in 2014 which himself has proclaimed to own. Don’t be fooled by the hyper of social media users, until you travel to rural areas and listen to people’s grievances and they will tell you they want mighty MCP back in power! People don’t want mbava anymore. 2019 MCP Boma!

  13. Primaries were done in her constituency and she got two votes, the same people are the ones who shall vote on 21/05/2019. I doubt if she can win, MCP will carry the day. MCP can not lose because of Jessie Kabwila…NEVER

  14. Manchester United did away with trouble maker Jose Mourinho and Pogba is happy. Jesse is another trouble maker. Ask her two former husbands and one of them Lewis Mwanavekha. She enjoys kuvundula madzi like a pig. Her time is now up. Utm yamala. Ask Loveness Gondwe another husband dumper.

    1. The most risky move that I have ever heard in Malawi politics. UTM idzawinako mtauni an few areas in the north basi.

  15. Problem in MCP is they have a President who is dull. I was MCP till SKC left DPP to form UTM. Tioneko zina abale inu.

  16. everyone amene akufuna kuimila mipango ya mboma is a disgruntled politician , ndi wadyela chifukwa akukakamila mipando ali okalamba at 80 years ukufuna chani , its difficult to lead lasala ndi dyela basi , nde ma disgruntled politician muzinena ndiati osati kubulema antu oti mpandowo sanayambe ataimilapo, nde ma cadet mukufoila kaganizidwe kaya

  17. Yesssssssss! We need strong minded, fearless, educated, principled, outspoken women like you to expose the oppressive tactics and dirty tricks MCP is doing. Thank you Dr Jessie Kabwila

  19. Wait and see if Jessy will be floored at the primaries. Moreover, then in 2014, there was no formidable force like UTM. If DPP is shivering in their pants, do you think MCP is spared??????

  20. I have no problem if your joining UTM will bring change. Anything, MCP or UTM, is welcome. What I dread is another five years with DPP because Malawi will be brought to its knees and nobody wants this.

  21. This should be good news to MCP. There is no where kabwira would support Chakwera whole heartedly. In she would remain in MCP, intensifying her parliamentary campaign while working with UTM underground. The same thing that Jumbe did in 2014 by working with DPP.. now she is gone uppppsssi!!!

  22. She is a great woman and brainy I must admit. If MCP has been so bad to her, it is really regrettable. The Leader of where is going has always said “Njoka saweta” and “Fisi nd Fisi” Let us wait and see how she moves on, before the world can judge her.

  23. Hehede!!! Mwautaya mpando!! Congress dera limenelo ndiyamphavu kwambiri!! Kuyimira MCP mwendo imodzi walowa kale Parliament!!! Ndakuvelani chisoni!! Mudzakumbuka mau angawa pa 21 May chaka cha mawa! Zikomo

  24. Muyende bwino Mai munka inuko! Apa Enock Phale mwamusiyira mpando basi ndipo musadzinamize kapena kudzilimbitsa mtima ata!!! Nko Khombedza meku nkwathu I know wot am talking about that’s why both of u did not want to give up after ma primaries kulepheleka kawiri! MCP kaya idzaluza ngati party but Phale will win as MP of the constituency!!

  25. She has been anuisance in MCP…let her join the bunch of the disgruntled.She was the only remaining wolf 🐺 in MCP

  26. MCP had Dr Ntaba, B. Kutsaira, Kalebe, Dausi. All of these left but it still maintained its stronghold & the so called heavy weights failed to go back to parliament. Her leaving MCP will not affect the support for the party but her own support, mark my words she is not retaining the MP post.
    All those who are frustrated in their parties we know their destinations its none other than UTM.
    Had it been that SKC was granted his wishes he could have been in DPP so is Kaliati, Masangwi and all the team.
    All the best madam see u next year after elections.

  27. I wonder where people are getting the news that Kabwira has joined UTM. The article said Kabwira is contemplating joining UTM. That is not the same as joining UTM. Honourable Kabwira look around and make an informed decision. See the developmental track records of the parties before deciding which one to join. Ask them “aloze zao”, you will find that they have nothing to point out apart from MINDA YA CHAMBA. Consider Blue as your destination. You will surely be useful there. You have been putting on RED, SYMBOLISING BLOOD THIRSTY INSTITUTIONS, its your time now to try BLUE!!!!!!!!!

    2. Bwana Hatton inu ngati muli a blue sindiye kuti wina ali yense ndiwa blue asiye mayi apite chipani chomwe chatenga zabwino zokhazokha za DPP, UDF, PP ndi MCP ndipo ndi chomwe chikulowa Boma mu May muno motsogoleredwa ndi SKC

    3. Hatton, you haven’t seen the clip where Kabwila has denounced MCP and her constituents have talked ill of the party and advised her to join UTM. One woman in the clip takes of her chitenje amidst comments from the audience (members of MCP) saying ‘otchani nsalu.’ Which planet are you living in?

  30. Well, i guess we all have freedom of association. If the people support het to win primary and stand for UTM, good luck to her

    We need strong vocal women in society, clearly MCP is still stuck in the past.

  31. Get rid of trash in the parties, who they think they cannot be disciplined. Some politicians thinks they can dictate on their constituencies and are above them. Let her go to utm , people of Salima will show her that she is trash, and this is the end of her political career. Be humble and check your character,.

    1. The mentality that does not resonate very well with the neutrals and probable swing voters. MCP top brass should learn to be more accommodative and embracing dissent views other than being repulsive.
      Kabwila has her shortfalls just like any other MCP member, big or small. But believing she’s nonentity is political naivety. Such naivety costed JB votes, Mia and Khumbo left, the likes of Gwengwe were in. probably did not add expected value to the party at the end of the day.
      MCP needs more members now than before if indeed it is to be a serious contender for 2019’s elections.

    2. Wrong!!!! Some men are intimidated by a woman who is bright, educated, fearless, and comfortable in her own skin. A woman who can stand tall with her head held high, toe to toe and can challenge her male colleagues

      1. Palibe zimenezo za amuna kukhala intimidated by an arrogant woman apa.
        She just thinks and acts like she’s better than everyone else. Her arrogance has thwarted her ambition – of becoming a cabinet member and flouting the privileges that come with it. Good riddance baasi.

  33. No matter what, MCP is the greatest looser. Kabwila is sailing through under the UTM ticket. MCP retaliation politics on the Gustav Kaliwo Clique is leading them anywhere. The other greatest catch from MCP would have been Juliana Lunguzi

  34. Heading should read “MCP done with Kabwila”.
    Go in Peace and wishing you all the best. The reality is not in the media but on the ground. People chose MCP long time back. Viva MCP!!!

  35. Jessie Kabwila only thrives where there is confusion . If there is calmness , she tries hard to create the confusion herself .

    She thinks she knows everything and has problems listening to superiors she considers less educated. Her PhD got to her head.

    I wonder if she can take instructions from Akweni. There will be a dog fight there , everybody in UTM think they are smarter than the other person.

    I am not an MCP supporter, but it must be good riddance to them . UTM must be careful of this lady. Mark my word, she will cause mayhem there.

    2. You should be the most dull person in malawi. Kabwila’s PhD is more relevant than what your m’busa studied.

    3. My brother you are right, this lady is a confusionist. I can foresee big dog fight there with Akweni as the two can hardly stay together without friction. Woe to you guys, the wicked one has come down your way. I saw her today akungogwiranagwirana ndi amuna, zamanyazi zija, pa Mbowe today. Honestly, she is mentally unstable

    4. but i think she fits well there, most people in utm including the leadership behave just like her. athana komweko.

  39. FACTS:

    MCP is stronger now compared to 2014 when Kabwira was at her peak and is set to take over government in May 2019. Therefore, she is a very irrelevant factor.

    MCP is stronger now compared to 2014, while DPP, PP, UDF are weaker now compared to 2014.

    in 2014 MCP had a total of around 60000 votes the whole of southern region (including east). How many will MCP have in 2019?

    MCP has gained in the north and east compared to 2014.

    MCP has consolidated support in the centre; e.g. DPP not as strong in Dowa, Kasungu, Mchinji, today compared to 2014 when Bingu memories of good farm produce markets were still fresh.

    UTM has largely taken DPP urban support, some PP and DPP support from the north, most of Ntcheu and surrounding areas (formerly DPP), some pockets of Lhomwe belt.

    Therefore, UTM has largely affected DPP and PP support rather than MCP’s.

    Facts about large districts: who will take Mzimba, Lilongwe and Mangochi? Take note that the whole of Lhomwe belt is almost swallowed up by Lilongwe votes.

    Remember: DPP are no longer sure of most of Blantyre, Nsanje, Chikwawa, Ntcheu, and Kaliati’s and other constituencies in Lhomwe belt.

    DPP likely to win most seats in Lhomwe belt but will lose significant number of presidential votes to UTM and a few to MCP. In contrast, MCP is set to get more presidential votes from its stronghold in the centre compared to 2014. Most UTM votes from the centre will be formerly DPP.

    Even a DPP /UDF Alliance will not help: their combined votes minus UTM votes spells disaster. Compare this to MCP increased support across the country compared to 2014.

    MCP will form the next government based on above facts.

    3. So, not even a mention of a Mia direct positive effect? What does that tell you about oChakwera’s decision to pretty well hand pick Mia?

    4. You must’ve been smoking something very strong to come up with that imaginary, unfounded facts. Ndichifukwa chake inu a MCP mumalira kuti mwaberedwa after chisamnkho chirichonse, mumakhala ndi ma facts komanso ma calculation olakwika nthawi zonse.

  40. KABWILA NDIWAMISALA ……AMAYI AWA AYI NDITHU …..AKANAKHALA MKAZI WA GUSTAV KALIWO BOLA…. SUKULU SIYINAWAPINDULIRE

  41. 3 points for UTM. Wamkaka. Another member on UTM list to make substantial argumentation during campaign.

  42. Politics is about tolerance so MCP will regret greatly by not including those with dissenting views .
    This is what makes an organisation or political party strong by involving those with dissenting views.
    Though mayi Kabwira is more trying to personalise her relevant within the party but she has a point bcoz she has managed to create her own Base of which am sure will follow her to UTM, a new kid on the block.

    With this kind of politics, indeed UTM is increasing the chance to Win election or replace MCP as a leader of opposition.

  43. Welcome Jessie UTM is your home not you Amen.Thanks that you have realised that you were lost but now found.Ukanabesa koopsa pano kulowa mmboma zedi ndipo ife tikukusupota. Bravooo Jessie

  44. Much as we appreciate there’s freedom of association but UTM I feel is a bunch or home of disgruntled or frustrated people. Honestly disgruntled politicians can not form or run a good government. Take my word.

  46. This is what UTM was created for . To reduce the grip of MCP . According to me all it has done is made DPP stronger maybe they will prove me wrong let’s wait and see 2019 is basically here now.

  49. UTM is the only party where disgruntled politician like yourself Jesse can be welcomed with both hands. Kabwila you are welcome to this party of disgruntled Politicians UTM. Next to join UTM will be Salim Bagus, another disgruntled fella

  50. Have watched Kabwila dumping MCP. The party is losing votes because of its arrogant leadership. So, Mia is trying to help MCP win constituencies in the Southern region whilst Chakwera is making the party lose constituencies in its Central region stronghold. It sounds like MCP has got a great plan for winning next year’s general elections. .

    5. Akagwele.This is the lady who together with msowoya and kaliwo harassed MCP leadership and tried to derail MCP agenda to the extent of getting an injunction to stop the convention.Meanwhile MCP members in SA NW were just watching and waiting for their day.Did she really expect MCP members in salima to give her the ticket on the very party she harassed? Ayende bwino ku UTM ko which has really turned into a party for the disgruntled.And in Salima NW, no any other party can win apart from MCP

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