MINISTER of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo has directed police to take keen interest in allegations made by Rainbow Party general secretary Wynter Kabimba that the Socialist Party is being funded by donors who promote homosexuality.
Mr Kampyongo said in an interview yesterday that there is no way Mr Kabimba, a seasoned lawyer, can make wild allegations when he knows the consequences of telling lies about other people or organisations.
“Police should take keen interest in this matter. They should follow it up. Do not ignore Wynter Kabimba,” he said
Meanwhile, Rainbow Party leader Wynter Kabimba has said that some people are trying to use his statement about the Socialist Party getting funding from homosexuals to get to its leader Dr Fred M’membe.
Disputing a media reports that Socialist 2021 Presidential Candidate Fred M’membe had proposed love to him in 2013, Mr Kabimba described the story as fake news and not true , adding that if it were true, he would have said it on a public forum the same way he did when he explained what he knew about who was funding the Socialist Party.
“When they are going to quote me and say ‘he said this at the secretariat on such and such a day’, surely, they must disclose the audience. They must tell the people whom I was talking to about the issue. Secondly, when I was at Millenium Radio, if you remember, I said I don’t believe in anonymous discourse myself. I believe in coming out with facts so that the other people that are out there can identify me as the source about what I am saying and then they can challenge me and respond. So it is out of my character that I can issue a statement like that and I am not doing it on a public platform that affords the other person or the other people an opportunity to respond. Secondly, I have never travelled with Fred myself to the Copperbelt as is being alleged. I have never travelled with the man. Even he himself where he is seated, he knows that this story is a fabrication. Thirdly, I am not a malicious person. I will not make or say something against somebody out of malice. That, again, is out of character for me. I believe in being objective, I believe in advancing an argument, I believe in stating the truth as it is, that is my character. So there are people that want to take advantage of that statement which I made to try and get at Fred, that was not my intention of that statement,” Kabimba said.
He said there were people who were trying to get at Dr M’membe by twisting his statement.
“There are people that want to get at Fred using my statement that’s why after they write that portion of the statement, they go back to my statement on radio to try and justify that statement. But if you look at the two statements correctly, they don’t even tally. If that were true, I would have said it on that public platform when I was on radio. I would have said it very clearly to afford the person that I am talking about or that I am talking against, an opportunity to respond. That’s the way I have done things in life. So the story is a total fabrication, it is mischievous, it is malicious and there is just no truth to it. There is nobody that I spoke to on that story which is attributed to me is talking about, nobody,” said Kabimba.
“But what I have also seen is that lies are quickly believed on social media and not the truth. So for me, if people are going to fabricate a story like that, like they did about the alleged memorandum of understanding between Edgar Lungu and myself, if they are going to fabricate that story and they themselves the fabricators start making comments, why should I believe anything that is said about anybody on social media? I wouldn’t. I would never believe anything that is said on social media about anybody because of that kind of fabrication. If they can do it to me, then they can do it out of malice against somebody else and that’s why you have seen, I have been very cautious to make statements on anything which originates from social media. I am sure even Fred where he is, he knows that that could not have come from me and that is not my way of doing things, that’s not my culture.”
Ama rubbish yeka yeka.
HH secret agent for the devil
Membe promoting sex yapamafi
Wynter most arrogant politician
The fact that zambia abide homosexuality- that concerns me. Embrace homosexuality
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BB2014,2016
Ludicrous condemning homosexuality- why?
This is a sensitive issue, but the Bible does not treat homosexual relationships any differently to heterosexual relationships. The Bible clearly states that any sexual relationships outside marriage are sins against God. Thus the only sexual relationships which are endorsed by the Bible are those that take place between a husband and wife in marriage.
I think that the main point of this entire argument has been missed. I believe one of the commandments was “love thy neighbour”. Not “love thy neighbour as long as he is not black, gay,white, has brownhair…”.
We must accept homosexuality in Zambia. If you don’t you are a mentally challenged and backwards
Shame on you
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What is sexx has to do with Ministry of Home Affairs? I am confused.
In Luapula ba Chisanguka (those who change into crocodiles) are always in forefront of calling for cropping down crocs or calling witch-doctors.
Last time I checked, Kampyongo was calling traffic police off the streets. That didn’t happen. Actually the opposite happened. They quadrupled. They don’t listen to you Sir. But don’t worry, this call will certainly bare some rotten fruits. Its the rot we seek.
Mr Kampyongo if you are really concerned about Homosexuality please put a stop to this vice in the Prisons, allow prisoners conjugal visiting rights where they can spend time alone with their wives in the case of male inmates and husbands in the case of female inmates or if they are not married their partners of the opposite sex. Fact of the matter this vice exists and the prisons is one of the places where it has spread from. So if you are sincere then work on this if not then keep cheating yourself and we will let God alimighty judge you for merely trying to gain political mileage.
Our police: Always waiting for orders from the ruling party. Why haven’t they taken an interest in Lusambo’s assault on Kambwili?
Kampyongo stop. Do they use your Ntwenu? Leave gay people alone!
Hypocrites Hypocrites Hypocrites
Kampyongo and your fellow holier than thau ministers…you are busy stealing and commiting crimes.Sleeping around with other people’s wives..Lungu screewiiing Mumbi. Now you want to divert our attention. Kampyongo you are a thief. Lungu is a thief and a fraud at the same time. He is occupying that office unconstitutionaly. But since Zambians are very docile people…just eating nshima drinking beer and supporting English Premier League teams..nothing can be done.
So stop talking about Mmembe because you also need to be investigated
This is what happens when you appoint dull school leavers to such a high position like this former Katondo Street Currency Dealer Kampyongo, they start issuing orders to Police where in the constitution does it say the minister should order the police; when it comes to issues of corruption like that of Chitotela the drag their feet.
What a bunch of filthy shameless hypocrites.
The Police should take interest in arresting Lungu and Kampyongo…big time criminals and very corrupt
why is kampyongo not interested in directing Police to investigate corruption??? why don’t care about mmembe’s sexual orientation after all his not elected by anyone.
#Denkete If you can’t think of anything more intelligent to talk about, it reflects poorly on you to make such accusation.
@1.8 your post should ve read…. many of the brainwashed stone aged zambians in their naivity just take to english premier league doing nothing about situ in their own but drown in this useless over hyped league that will never go anywhere.
the british meadia is most biased media i have seen my all life. if that sh.thole referee named mike oliver was from another nation and did that against an english team what oliver did to JUVENTUS, sreeming headlines would have gone on for ten years.
If you dont know that referee named mike oliver, its that one whose ka head looks like ibuju lyakwe pushi.
1. What is Wynter saying? Its like a boy who stones a friend and apologizes that I was just trying to see how accurate I can be but nevertheless I have proved I am good. Whether true or not, Wynter just complicated Fred’s otherwise well known political ambitions such that it may destroy him for good if true.
2. Can someone tell Kampyongo that you can’t always fight someone and win. Wynter has already done the damage for you. Leave Fred alone for now, you may think you are destroying him but building him. Politics is not the same as closing a newspaper or business. Remember the same allegations were said of your late boss but he still managed to win.
This is exactly why ZP should be completely independent of the executive branch -depoliticize ZP and have a panel of apolitical experts run it with regular public reviews of every questionable encounters with Zambians.Thats how they do it in Kenya .
The corrupt theif lungu and his gang can not allow that, how else will they win any election if they can not use the police to fix opponents ???
You want the corrupted child to move out on his own… LOL
Zambians love to complain instead of sorting out these governance issues
Wynter said “why should I believe anything that is said about anybody on social media? I wouldn’t.”. Unfortunately, Wynter knows or ought to have known that the current PF GRZ thrives precisely on issues created out of the social media. Kapyongo is already hooked on the story and is busy directing Police to take action.
The police are nothing but a PF tool to help the corrupt theives in state house….we all saw how the police watched as matchet wielding PF attacked NDC at central police station….we all see how violent PF thugs vandalise radio stations hosting the opposition in full view of the police…..and the whole world saw kaizer Zulu attack a police woman in a packed stadia while lungu thought it was a joke….
I don’t think the Police should concern itself with allegations where no law has been broken. Our country has many serious issues that should attract their attention, especially thieving ministers and murders which have become rampant. On the issue of M’membe and Kabimba, they’ve rendered themselves irrelevant by engaging in personal rivalries, ignoring the larger cause. Kabimba should not have raised the issue of homosexuality when the Rainbow is a symbol of the LGBT across the world. As for M’membe, socialism is dead. Even the Chinese recognise that. It failed under KK in Zambia. Our country needs better leadership to supplant the lunacy unleashed by ECL.
Confusing. So winter did not say they differed with Fred because of gay matters?
@MUSHOTA
Is Nicky you keep talking about not a man? I thought you enjoy when he is bonking you but surprisingly you are supporting bachimbwi kayupe. You are a sick silly girl with noorals except the knowledge of writing good English.
Iwe Denkede Mushota and good English can’t be found in one sentence!
@Miss Harp, kikikiki, your comment is point on. However, whether you like it or not, Mushota has a point except for the last part. Accept, do not accept, ignore but live and let live. Those pretending to be holier than thou are probably devils behind closed doors.
……..With no morals except the knowledge of writing good English.
Police should pay interest in Fire tenders procurement; Kampyongos’ brother receipt of firmly identified truck. …….and such matters of criminal nature.
No one needs to be forced to accept homos as long as they keep their affairs to them selves but they should not suffer discrimination…..that should be GRZ policy…..tell them not to showcase homo affections in public and avoid trying to influence youth on homosexuality and no one will bother you…..
Politics pa Zed – Yaba!
kekekeke/..ba summer wynter
When people shout corruption, the police are not being urged to look into it, but probably fake accusations of homosexuality are that important to this politician.
zambian politics its no longer even a laughing matter its plain scary
At the on going commonwealth games in Australia, Cameroon’s seven athletes (5 males and 2 females) went missing from their hotel rooms and Cameroon’s Head of Mission laid a complaint to the Australian police asking them to step in. A Police spokesman said the police are not on the lookout for the athletes because they haven’t committed any offence and they still hold a valid visas. Knowing police officers in Zambia as I do, they will be tripping each other to go and look for homosexuals to appease Kampyongo.
Mediocre Kampyongo, anything to shut down any opposition. Which law prohibits getting funding from homosexuals?
WINTER, what is it about Meembe joining politics that has send you crazy? ever since meembe joined politics you are in the forefront hitting him with accusations. Being a lawyer I am sure you know about proof and alegations in court. Now as for Kampyongo, you too seem to have a grudge against Meembe or are you afraid of him reaping revenge on what you guys did to the post. You guys have it coming and I hope soon. Kampyongo also stop misusing your position to settle scores. winter get clients because it seems poverty is turning you into a beggar for crumbs.
Kampyongo u should also direct the ACC and the police to take keen interest in allegations made by Kambwili and others that your government is corrupt.
Clear abuse of power. Use of position to oppress opponents. Any registered party has undergone scrutiny by PACRA and other stakeholders. I guess before registration, the party constitution, manifesto where all its beliefs, ideology of leadership/ governance are explained.
Instead of sniffing staff from socialist party, ask winter to report the matter( with evidence) to investigative agencies. Mbwili equally accused you, the President and other ministers of corruption, but he was challenged to present evidence. That is exactly what we are asking Winter to do.
@ Mushota
I considered you a think tank the way you come out on matters but this one you a big empty tank! Were you born out of homosexuality yourself? Don’t blasphem by quoting the bible which you have no idea about! It’s better you advance your ideologies as plainly as you feel!!! Romans 1:24-28 can balance your thoughts.
If these are leaders, how do people they lead look like? Definitely not like me. Why don’t Zambians demand for quality? Do they get satisfaction from seeing mediocrity? If I was in Zambia I would not pay taxes for such low level thinkers. Honestly, quality is lacking hence low level statements. Why ba group 3 and 4 in leadership? Change your leaders. Don’t we have educated high quality thinking and capable people in Zambia?
In a democracy where there is respect of the rule of law Kampyongo should not be directing the police on what to do. It is up to the police to use their professional judgement and decide on what constitutes a crime and follow it up. The police will in future fail to arrest Kampyongo on what to do because he directs and orders them on what to do. Zambians are pretty sure this what is what happened to Kambwili in the Kasama.