Citizens for Transformation vows to resist intimidation of Mtambo

Supporters of former minister Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo have hit back at what they call a campaign of “lies, propaganda and intimidation” aimed at destroying his reputation. In a statement released on Thursday, the opposition-aligned Citizens for Transformation (CFT) dismissed social media claims about Mtambo’s faith and his links to religious figures as “baseless propaganda” designed […]

Mtambo’s CFT donates masks to Maula Prison as inmates plead for lasting solution to congestion

Citizen For Transformation (CFT) has donated 3000 face masks to Maula Prison to protect inmates from contracting or spreading coronavirus (Covid-19) whilst in the correctional facility. CFT Commander-In-Chief (CIC) Timothy Mtambo speaking after he officially handed over the masks to the prison authorities on Saturday, said his movement is concerned with the second wave of […]

Fresh calls for Mtambo to resign: Cracks re-emerge in political movement CFT

Dust is refusing to settle in the new political movement, the Citizen for Transformation (CFT) Karonga chapter as barely weeks after 20 members led by the group’s vice chairperson Henry Nyambose announced their departure from the grouping and support the UTM Party candidate in the forth coming by-election in Karonga Central, the grouping is now […]

Mtambo’s CFT reaffirms support to MCP: ‘Good riddance to those who have quit movement’

Citizen for Transformation (CFT) movement led by  Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Mtambo  has  reaffirmed its support  to Malawi Congress Party (MCP), saying it has endorsed its parliamentary candidate un Karonga Central and Mangochi West  for the forth coming by-elections, saying those that no longer pledge their allegiance to CFT are free […]

Mtambo is divisive figure exhibiting disturbing political identity crisis!  

Let me begin where I will end: Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Mtambo is exhibiting a disturbing political identity crisis that, I shudder to think, will surely cost him his well fought for political capital. You see, Mtambo started off as a militant civil rights activist while heading Human Rights Defenders Coalition […]

Mtambo’s divides his CFT  movement over aligning with MCP: Members move enmasse to UTM 

A division has rocked Citizens for Transformation (CFT) following a decision by its founder, Timothy Mtambo, to publicly campaign for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate in the Karonga Central constituency by-election. The CFT members argue that by campaigning for the MCP candidate, Mtambo, who is also the Minister of Civic Education and National Unity, […]

Mtambo chronicles how civic activism fought for democracy and accountable governance in Malawi

Far too many people in Africa are yearning for change and opportunity and unfortunately denied by those who govern them. A system of dictatorship can take its toll on ordinary people and create a sense of siege and helplessness with no clear pathway to freedom. In the words of our own Africa liberation icon, Nelson […]

Minister Mtambo asks Malawians to be vigilant in holding Tonse Alliance govt accountable

The Minister of Civic Education and National Unity,  Timothy Mtambo, has asked Malawians to remain vigilant and active in holding the recently unveiled Tonse Alliance led-government accountable and transparent in all its dealings. Mtambo observed that the previous regimes had capitalized on the passiveness of the citizens to plunder public resources and introduce unpopular decisions […]

Mtambo’s newly-appointed PA resigns: Lyson Sibande haunted by past Facebook posts

Personal Assistance (PA)  for  Minister of Civic Education and Unity Timothy Mtambo, Lyson Sibande has resigned  as his appointment received mixed reactions from the general public. Many claimed Sibande is  Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) operative who has been a critic to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera as well as his vice Dr. Saulos Chilima. “It is […]

Mtambo ready to serve Tonse govt as Minister of National Unity

Commander-in-chief of the Citizen Transformation Movement Timothy Mtambo has said he is happy and ready to serve in the Tonse Alliance government as Cabinet minister. Mtambo has been appointed Minister for Civic Education and National Unity in a Cabinet announced by President Lazarus Chakwera. However, on Thursday fake news was spreading that Mtambo, who formerly […]

Mtambo calls for probe on DPP crimes, wrongful enrichment: Clearing Malawi rubble to fix the ruins

Citizen for Transformation Movement (CFT) leader Timothy Mtambo has urged government to probe cases which stalled during former president Peter Mutharika’s regime to be in tune with President Lazarus Chakwera’s mantra of clearing the rubble to fix the ruins of the nation. Mtambo said this at a news conference he held in Lilongwe on Wednesday. […]

Mtambo cast his vote, pleased with electoral process

Citizens for Transformation (CFT) leader Timothy Mtambo on Tuesday exercised his right to vote in the fresh presidential elections at DC office in Lilongwe and said  he is pleased with the free and orderly electoral process thus far. Mtambo, a firebrand human rights activist  turned politician, is backing opposition torchbearer  Lazarus Chakwera, the leader of the country’s […]

Mtambo calls for peaceful, credible Malawi presidential re-vote

Citizens for Transformation (CFT) leader Timothy Mtambo Timothy Pagonachi Simbega Mtambo urged the Malawi Electoral Commission( MEC) to ensure that there is a free, fair and credible election. In a statement, Mtambo has alsourged the Malawi Police service to remain professional the country heads to the polls on June 23. “The people and the process, […]

Mtambo warns against voter apathy in Malawi presidential re-vote

Malawians will lose out if  voter apathy is the winner in Tuesday’s  fresh presidential elections, Citizens for Transformation (CFT) leader Timothy Mtambo has said. Mtambo, a former human rights campaigner turned politician,   took the unusual step of intervening in an election campaign to urge people to come out and vote. “Not to use your vote is, […]

Malawi should replace ‘hopeless’ DPP govt  with Tonse Alliance – Mtambo

Vocal political leader of  Citizens for Transformation (CFT)- People Power Movement, Timothy Mtambo, has launched a withering attack on President Peter Mutharika, saying he is “an irredeemably hopeless”, and leading a clueless government which should be replaced by Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera for  a better Malawi where people will live dignified lives. […]

The charm of Mtambo: Can ‘commander-in-chief’ unite Malawians?

Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo is, with each passing day, becoming a public figure of reckon, a youthful and energetic mobiliser, a charmer whom the nation, from Nsanje to Chitipa, is listening to. Fearless and forthright, firm but kind, Mtambo is choosing his words carefully and every time he storms an area, regardless of region and tribe, […]

Mtambo says Malawi political pendulum swinging towards change

The Citizens for Transformation (CFT) People Power Movement leader Timothy Mtambo has said the country’s political pendulum is swinging towards change of leadership in the forthcoming fresh presidential elections. Mtambo said this when he spokes at the  opposition Tonse Alliance Mega Rally at Likuni Boys Secondary School ground in Lilongwe on Sunday. The self-styled ‘Commander-In-Chief’ […]

I’m commander-in-chief of Malawi youth – Mtambo

Citizens for Transformation(CFT) leader Timothy Mtambo has said he is commander-in-chief of the marginalised Malawi youth and on the inequality. Mtambo was speaking in Kasungu during the campaign rally by Tonse Alliance, saying  his political focus is on the rights of poor  people and the youth. “I am commander-in-chief of the youth,” said Mtambo. Opposition […]