CHIEF government Spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni says the Patriotic Front (PF) government will stay truthful to its election promises by upholding the principles of good governance and democracy.
He said as an elected party in a democracy, the PF government has a duty to its citizens to uphold good governance, democracy and the rule of law, as a guide to deliver on its mandate.
Mr Sakeni, who is also Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, said this in an interview in Lusaka yesterday in response to concerns raised by the Council of Churches in Zambia in its monthly pastoral letter.
Some of the concerns are the lack of a clear roadmap on the Constitution-making process, high youth unemployment and the PF’s alleged departure from the values and principles of respecting individual freedoms and rights, as well as the alleged failure to uphold the basic tenets of multi-party democracy.
But Mr Sakeni said Government will continue to uphold the tenets of democracy, as these are the cornerstones for promoting meaningful economic development.
He said promoting democracy and maintaining political stability in the country will create a conducive environment that will promote trade and investment.
“We allow freedom of expression and the due process of the law. We don’t intimidate anyone and the church and the opposition is allowed to criticise Government.
“Our position as Government is that we will continue to be open to constructive criticism for the sake of development,” Mr Sakeni said.
And on the Constitution, he said the Government is making steady progress to come up with a Constitution that will stand the test of time.
Mr Sakeni said the PF government will come up with a Constitution which will be appreciated by all Zambians.
On employment creation, Mr Sakeni said the government has started putting in place measures to revive local industries.
He said the revival of Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia in Kafue and the Mulungushi Textiles in Kabwe will help to create more job opportunities for youths.
Mr Sakeni said it is disappointing that some people have continued to speculate that the government has not created any jobs, when measures are being put in place to improve the well-being of citizens.
“We are also approving more licences in the mining, agriculture and construction sectors so that we can create more jobs for our people.
“We have also invited the private sector to participate in creating employment. This is a challenge which cannot be addressed overnight but Government will do its best,” he said.
Mr Sakeni said Government needs the support of the church and the private sector to creating more jobs.
On the agricultural sector, Mr Sakeni said Government is working hard to ensure Zambia becomes the food basket of southern Africa.
He said Government has identified agriculture as a priority for wealth creation and has enhanced the Farmer Input Support Programme.
Mr Sakeni said farmers supplying maize to the Food Reserve Agency this marketing season will be paid their dues within two weeks.
[Zambia Daily Mail]
iwe chi father,now i have ditched you muletusebanya baffikala, act like what you preach and not vice versa people are not dull as you think,ifiko
TITUS 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
Nitrogen chemicals, mulungushi textiles are finished. thats what Sata knows best. atleast RB we had new industries and factories opening.
Kidnapping Priests & spiriting them out of the country IS NOT GOOD GOVERNANCE!!!! It is CALLED BANDITRY!!!!!!!
WHICH PROMISE ARE YOU GOING TO FULFILL SIR….JUST IMAGINE YOU ARE FAILING TO FULFILL A SIMPLE PROMISE OF RE EMPLOYING EX- ZAMTEL EMPLOYEES….WHOM YOU PROMISED……..AT LEAST FOR YOUR RELATIVES AND FAMILY MEMBERS WE CAN AGREE WITH YOU…BUT FOR ZAMTEL WORKERS…….YOU ARE STUCK …
Shut it iwe !!!
democracy, good governance rule of law whatever sakeni wants to say people don’t care they want jobs, food name them not ifyabupuba.
This guy is really one of the worst retards in PF. The guy rarely speaks sense. Is he a normal guy? What was he before? A call-boy in Muvulira or Ku— lwanshya?
A boat paddler in Luapula
selling rotten fish
Imwe bafikala Yambezi nabanobe this man was a minister in MMD govt . Mwaba amatole bafikala
Sakeni – Words, words and more words! Yet you are doing the opposite of what you’re saying. Show us that you are walking the walk before we can believe your words. We were not born last nite you know.
I quote “We allow freedom of expression and the due process of the law. We don’t intimidate anyone and the church and the opposition is allowed to criticise Government”.This is not true Mr Sakeni.The catholic priest has just been deported and was intimidated and perhaps tortured.Now what do you mean by saying you allow freedom of speech?
Does this man know that 90 days is long past? You are are lying to us again in broad daylight? True he must be retarded.
go on, dream on @joy or get stuck in the 90 days!!!!!
This is a perfect example of a man living in denial. After breaking just about every promise you made during the campaign, you evidently have NO PLAN for the future of the Country, and you are unashamedly misusing the law, to now say that……” the Patriotic Front (PF) government will stay truthful to its election promises by upholding the principles of good governance and democracy “ is like a very bad joke.
what planet is this guy on????
Mr. Sakeni, surely you must be ashamed of yourself. One year down the line all you have done is talk, talk and talk! You still think people believe in this talking? I am afraid I have to agree that your brain is retarded and your downfall is imminent.
SATA AND HIS RELATIVE SAKANI ARE FULLTIME LIERS,,,KACHEPAS…ZAMBIAN PEOPLE KEEP OPENING YOUR EYES WIDELY,,,SATA IS A FAILURER
The government needs to be objective in handling issues, not just reacting to everything. Mutu ukakula sulewa nkhonya. There were so many promises made, but now all we hear are excuses for not fulfilling them. People are getting tire now, we can’t live on promises for ever.
Pf,very good at telling us the “What” they will do and yet cant tell us the “How” it will be done.For those that are hoping for something good to happen keep on dreaming.But atleast wake up in 2016 to usher in the right people.
PF WILL BE VOTED OUT OF OFFICE IN ANY PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION..VIVA THE OPPOSITION..
Mr,President SATA is taking this country in a wrong direction….PF has has failed the youths no jobs for people coming other regions…SATA …ZWAAAAAA
where is the man of action?
Be reminded dundahead,initially, you promised us more money in the pocket,new constitution,youth employment,restorage of Barotse Agreement,review London judgement against Chiluba, RB’s parentage issue etc within 90days.What have you achieved so far apart from harassing the opposition when they raise their voices for the people.Shame on you Sakeni,what a collection of misfits to run a govt.
Your mother paty ZANU/PF, it also prouds itself to adhering to the rule of law and democracy contrary to what they practise and you are busy following the same footsteps,of suffocating opponents.A bunch of Idi Amins.
#2 RB NEVER BROUGHT ANYTHING NEW. ANYTHING NEW THAT CAME AT THE TIME OF RB WAS FROM LEVY. RB, HIS CHILDREN AND FRIENDS ONLY TOOK AWAY (STOLE) FROM LEVY’S EFFORTS TO ENRICH THEMSELVES. THATS WHY SOME OF HIS SON(S), GOVT OFFICIALS, AND FRIENDS ARE ON A MARATHON AND ARE FACING CHRGES. FOR RB HIMSELF, PEOPLE ARE CALLING FOR REMOVAL OF HIS IMMUNITY SO THAT HE COULD ALSO EQUALLY FACE CORRUPTION CHARGES. #2, DO YOU REALLY FOLLOW ZAMBIA’S EVENTS?
The problem is Michael sata not RB. You can criticise him “RB” all you like, it wont change the fact that we have a diabolical, insane, arrogant, selfish, bully, satanic and paranoid leader in government right now. I fear for the future.
We’re mobile hospitals Levy’s idea? How about equalising fuel prices country-wide? Was that Levy’s idea? RB had a lot of original ideas for which he is not credited because of hatred.
His EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT SATA…you are too quite for nothing…Sir talk..talk…talk…we are blank on how you action plans would be implemented….work up …work up..SATA…you are sleeping alot…
Measures are being put in place to create jobs within 90 days, mwaufwa ba youth
Good governance includes press conferencing by the Head of State. He needs to answer questions himself – when is this gonna happen otherwise well reasoned members of society will conclude that he is dodging us.
He only addressed people in Botswana and England but he must address those in Zambia too!
Bane ba PF is a failing govt….ever,,pls ba pumuleee ba lema…the big man is tired and need to rest,,,viva the OPPOSITION LEADERS…VIVA ZAMBIANS,,
pf zwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…..pf zwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ..sataaa zwaaaaaaaaaaa
pf zwaaaaaaaaaaaaa…pf zwaaaaaaaaaa…sataa zwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
pf has terible failed us..no doults
PF and Sata are destined to be the worst BOMA in the history of Zambia. They have done so much damage within a short space of time. The believe issuing public statements is good management. There is no depth of leadership in PF. I somehow miss the first cabinet the MMD established after we removed KK. Watch the space the same youth you promised jobs will ensure you do not last long in Government. The canoe has flipped and the paddlers are sinking with it!!!!!
#20, RB was an extension of Levy rule and more he never stole( bring the evidence if he ever did). This is the period(2001-2011) saw the biggest inflow of private capital into Zambia and thats what creates job, not necessarily reviving ncz and mulungushi using state funds, no!. What builds successful economies world over is private capital ask the Chinese or the Russians they will tell you the same. What has pf done so far? The answer is nothing, no clear plan, no clear policy direction its just systematic looting of our national reserves. The reserves we worked hard for under Levy and RB.
what do u expect from pipo lyk GBM, Shamenda, Sakeni and many other old folks in govnt?? Development??? bane tulimuchibeeeeeeeeee, even kaponyaz hav realised they were duped. Lets go zambia, we are eating and reaping wat we sow. I will just be lyk baNteshaKwa Yehova, no VOTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM MAULESS
Clowns . .. .zambia deserves better than these *****s
chishinka
This minister looks like a rabid dog.
Good lesson for zed
Listen to this yapping donchi kubeba at your own peril. And have you noticed how none of them talks about 90 days any more? Ba Sakeni, they say once beaten twice shy, that is the national mood right now, read it correctly.
Kwena mwalikosa ba Sakeni, nangu tamubelenga ama comments ya bantu mwa? Prefer to listen to your own voice…kikikikiki
VIVA ZAMBIAN PEOPLE…VIVA GOOD OPPOSITION LEADERS….SATA AND PF WAWAA
Sakeni does not only look dull but is actually daft
Facts speak for themselves but he comes with empty words to defeat them. PF represents rotten eggs in this country
You are a failure tell us what you have achieved your self as for me I have established business helping the Zambians
my Hon. Minister, we will be saving 94Bn through value addition tendering, so why should we be sourcing for 25Bn? something is not adding up here Sir…..
I’m disappointed with our Zambian church leaders especially PAOG A sleeping giant who have failed to own land failed to establish schools hospitals or support charity work.Here in the UK the church does not criticise the Govt but support and supplement Govt effort.Show me your works council of Churches you hypocrites.You only ask for money from members without doing anything for the community at least the Catholics have demonstrated good leadership.CCZ tell us what community projects you have done for the community
Pf govt obviously requires a “vuvuzela” now. You mean that you cant expound even on your smallest achievements? Careful not to use “journalists” but “communicators”. Try using a media centre than a minister.
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Countrymen, pray pray pray. It is God who delivers, not man
Iyee ba PF, mawlifakapula!