Kunkuyu demands Njawala, Kaliati be dragged before crash inquiry — as pressure mounts to expose truth behind Chilima tragedy

A former Cabinet minister has thrown Parliament’s investigation into the fatal Chikangawa plane crash into fresh turmoil, demanding that two of his fellow MPs be summoned to testify before the ad-hoc committee probing the tragedy that claimed the life of former vice-president Saulos Chilima and eight others. Moses Kunkuyu, the former Information Minister and MP […]

Kunkuyu could be grilled over Chilima black box claims

Former Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu could be subpoenaed to appear before the parliamentary committee investigating the June 10, 2024 plane crash that killed former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, as pressure mounts for him to explain explosive remarks he made claiming the aircraft’s black box was found and preserved. Committee chairperson Walter Nyamilandu Manda […]

‘Black Box’ row rears its head for second day running

The explosive “Black Box” controversy that brought Malawi’s Parliament to a standstill on Wednesday reared its head once more Thursday, plunging the House back into chaos after Dedza Mulunduni MP and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Chief Whip Moses Kunkuyu leapt to his feet on a point of order. The fresh flashpoint came after Government Chief […]

Chief whip’s ‘Black Box’ jibe at Kunkuyu triggers chaos as Speaker halts Parliament

This is the extraordinary moment Malawi’s parliament descended into uproar after a government minister branded an opposition MP “Black Box” — sparking a furious backlash that brought the House to a standstill. Chief whip Patricia Wiskes was on her feet trying to make herself heard over jeers from the opposition benches on Wednesday afternoon when […]

UTM gives MCP until June 19 to meet demand for ‘better representation’

UTM Party led by state vice president, Dr Saulos Chilima is alleged to have given the Malawi Congress Party hierarchy to meet its fair share of representation or risk breaking away, it has been reported. The widening gulf between the two parties seem to have reached irreparable levels, only surviving because President Lazarus Chakwera and […]

MCP to champion ‘safe citizens’ agenda’ campaign in 7 by-elections

Malawi Congress Party (MCP)  director of campaign Moses Kunkuyu has said the party appreciates the devastation and discomfort that Covid-19 has caused but they are ready for by-elections in the seven constituencies and two wards where it will champion a “safe citizens’ agenda” campaign. There are seven seats in Parliament that needs to be filles—three […]

MCP’s Kunkuyu says politicians to blame for dividing the youth

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Campaign Director, Moses Kunkuyu has said politicians have, for a long time, divided the youth in the country due to their greed. He said time has now come for the torch bearers to embrace all regardless of their political affiliation. Speaking recently in Blantyre when he visited vendors at Lunzu Market, […]

Chakwera bloats ‘leagues of advisors’ with Kunkuyu, Chibvunde and  Thyolela appointments: Analysts cautions

President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed two Malawi Congress Party (MCPP) members and a People’s Party (PP) vice president  as special advisers in his office overcrowding State House with   the inflation-busting league of advisors attracting criticism that most of the characters have nothing to tell him other than gossips. The three include former MPs Moses Kunkuyu, […]

MCP storms Lhomwe belt: Chief Chikumbu pledges support

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials on Tuesday stormed the lhomwe belt, to assure people to court them work with the government. MCP is the major stakeholder in the ruling Tonse alliance. MCP director of campaign Moses Kunkuyu and his team met chiefs in Mulanje and Chiradzulu, assuring them that the Lazarus Chakwera administration would foster […]

Kunkuyu warns electoral officers of prosecution if they mess Malawi fresh poll

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) national campaign director  Moses Kunkuyu has issued a steady warning and challenged all people involved in the electoral process that they  risk being prosecuted if massive irregularities are incurred. Kunkuyu said this as Malawians are geared to cast votes in the fresh presidential elections set for 23rd June, 2020. The fresh […]

Kunkuyu, Ngalande say DPP should read ‘signs of times’: Deny organizing violence

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) director of campiagn Moses Kunkuyu  and UTM Party member Lewis Ngalande have distanced themselves  from allegations that they mobilised the youth  to organize violence against President Peter Mutharika on Thursday in his tour around townships in Blantyre after presenting his nomination papers to Malawi Electoral Commission [MEC] ahead of the July […]

Malawi police hunt Ngalande, Kunkuyu for Ndirande violence: 5 arrested over stoning of presidential convoy

Malawi Police are hunting for UTM Party’s Louis Ngalande and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) director of campaign  Moses Kumkuyu for organizing violence in Ndirande Township in Blantyre in which some youths pelted stones at vehicles that made part of the convoy on President Peter Mutharika. President Mutharika and his runningmate Atupele Muluzi toured the township […]

MCP  to reject ‘DPP cadet’ Mwapasa appointment as Malawi police IG

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) executive member Moses Kunkuyu has said  the party will not support the appointment of Duncan Mwapasa as police chief  and that Parliament  should  reject him. President Peter Mutharika in August named  Mwapasa the interim Inspector General of Malawi Police Service to replace Rodney Jose, who has gone on holiday ahead of […]

Regime thugs hurl petrol bomb at MCP’s Kunkuyu car: Malawi political terror

Suspected regime thugs have petrol bombed the behicle belonging to  Malawi Congres Party (MCP) director of campaign Moses Kunkuyu. Kunkuyu and police confirmed the incident, saying the thugs attacked his home in Nancholi, Blantyre in the wee hours of Friday. The MCP director of campaign said the security guard at his property  raised an alrm […]

MCP’s Kunkuyu salutes DPP’s Noel Lipipa for winning BT City South constituency

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) campaign director Moses Kunkuyu has sent congratulatory message to Noel Lipipa for winning the Parliamentary Seat for Blantyre City South Constituency. The constituency was contested for by among others Kunkuyu himself, footballer Fischer Kondowe, musician Penjani Kalua famously called Fredokiss, Jimmy Banda and Mabvuto Mike Missi. In his message, Kunkuyu hailed […]

MCP calls for Dausi arrest over MEC arson: Chilima given 7 days ultimatum to reveal more

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has called for the arrest of Minister of Homelands Security, Nicholous Dausi, following revelations that he was behind setting on fire of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) warehouse in 2014. MCP director of elections Moses Kunkuyu made the call during a news conference in Blantyre on Thursday following revelations by UTM Party […]

MCP says Chakwera-Mia ready to govern Malawi

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) national campaign director Moses Kunkuyu  has said  the party’s presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera  and his running mate Sidik Mia in the May 21 Tripartite Election are ready to govern the country and bring hope of prosperity. Kunkuyu said at a news conference in Blantyre on Thursday that after completing its primary elections, […]

MCP campaign chief Kunkuyu tells diaspora Malawians in Manchester: ‘Chakwera is  the hope’

Main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Campaign Director Moses Kunkuyu who is currently visiting the UK engages Malawians in Manchester and tackled on a number of governance issues affecting Malawi before elaborating how MCP administration will recognize the role of the diaspora in all its policy formulation. Addressing a gathering at Bethshan Grace City in […]