Trimming Malawi cabinet not a solution – Kamlepo

While there have been calls from various stakeholders urging Malawi leader Mrs. Joyce Banda to trim the size of her cabinet, opposition leader Kamlepo Kalua says such a move would not bring answers to the country’s problems. Kalua told Nyasa Times  that trimming the current cabinet and twining ministries, as others are suggesting, would have serious […]

Kamlepo hits back at Dausi: ‘He only had one suit before joining DPP’

Controversial leader of  file party MDP, Kamlepo Kalua has hit back at Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) firebrand spokesperson Nicholus Dausi saying he is a miserable politician who used to own one pair of shoes and fading grey suit during his days as Malawi Congress Party (MCP) vice president. Kamlepo was responding to insults by Dausi […]

DPP mocks PP for hiring Gwanda, Kamlepo: ‘They are mercenaries’

Outspoken Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson Nicholas Dausi has described a decision by the Peoples Party (PP) to hire veteran politicians Gwanda Chakuamba and Kamlepo Kalua to help them in campaigning for PP candidates in the forth coming Mzimba by-elections as laughable and illogical. Dausi was reacting to reports that Chakuamba and Kamlepo have been […]

Gwanda campaigns for PP in Mzimba, says ‘DPP not again’

The ascendancy of President Joyce Banda brought joy to the African  continent,  the whole World and it remains for Malawians to appreciate its huge impact, New Republican  Party (NRP) president Gwanda Chakuamba has said. Chakuamba, who was a special guest of Vice President Khumbo Kachali at Kalikumbi ground in Mzimba South West constituency alongside Malawi […]

Kamlepo pledges JB support but denies joining PP

Outspoken leader of opposition file party  MDP Kamlepo Kalua has clarified his presence at ruling People’s Party (PP) saying it does not mean he has joined it. However, he has pledged total support to the Joyce Banda led administration. Kalua told state owned MBC Malawi Panorama morning program that President Banda has displayed mature and tolerant leadership […]

Kamlepo attends PP’s launch of Mzimba by-elections campaign

The Peoples Party  (PP) on Sunday  launched its campaign for the Mzimba South West Bye-elections at Nhlafuta Primary School in Inkosi ya Makosi Mbelwa area. PP Vice President (Operations) Khumbo Kachali, Secretary General Henry Chibwana, Treasurer General Harry Mkandawire, National Director of Women Clara Makungwa and National Campaign Director Kalanzi Mbewe were among the high […]

Kamlepo calls for constitutional review conference

Outspoken leader of Malawi Democratic Party (MDP) leader has  urged President Joyce Banda to call for an emergency constitutional review conference  to iron out what he described as ‘silent anomalies’ that are posing serious threat to the country’s democracy. He cited as examples of scenarios of how the ruling People’s Party and its predecessor Democratic […]

Kamlepo defends DPP ‘coup plotters’, wants case dropped

One of Malawi’s most popular freedom fighters Kamlepo Kalua has asked the Attorney General Ralph Kasambara to drop any interest in pursuing treason case against some former cabinet ministers dubbed ‘the midnight six’. Government is set to press charges to former cabinet minister over their controversial news conference addressed at night on April 5 2012 […]

Kamlepo defends Lipenga against ‘political vandetta’

In a rare but surprise move president of file party MDP,  Kamlepo Kalua has come out in defence  of Malawi’s finance minister Ken Lipenga, describing  those calling for his resignation as people full of ” jealousy” and political vendetta. Following a confession by the finance minister a week ago that the county’s revenue collecting body […]

Kamplepo calls for Malawi's reawakening

President of the opposition Malawi Democratic Party (MDP) Kamlepo Kalua has called on Malawians to wake up from deep sleep and press for democratic reforms. Kalua speaking on Radio Islam, said the future of dialogue between civil society organisations and Presidential Group on was not healthy after reports indicated that eight issues in the 20-point […]