Inspector-General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has dispelled reports being circulated in some sections of the media that Zambia Police arrested and detained a lot of Resident Medical Doctors.
In a statement, Mr Kanganja said to the contrary, only one Medical Doctor was called and interviewed by the Police.
He has since expressed displeasure on the conduct of some Resident Medical Doctors who staged an Unlawful Assembly at their Hostels at UTH in Lusaka yesterday.
He said the conduct was uncalled for and shall at no point be condoned by the police.
Mr Kanganja also stated that it has come to the attention of the police that not all those that paraded themselves as protesters yesterday are Medical Doctors, but that among them were importers who joined with the aim of deceiving the public.
He said this was evidenced by normal and smooth operations without any disruption of medical services at the health facility.
Mr Kanganja said it is evident that the action is politically motivated and the police, will follow the matter to the end.
“I am warning the doctors that, if such conduct continues, they risk having their association deregistered with the Registrar of Societies as their activities are in contravention of their Constitution presented to the Registrar of Societies at the time of registration,” he said.
“I, therefore, advise those that would want to continue with their illegal activities as was demonstrated today , to reconsider their position or risk being arrested,”.
Your time is up Kanganja. You know damn well those doctors have got a legitimate reason to protest, but instead you side with Ly!ng Lungu! I suggest you pack your bags and prepare to retire at your farm!
This is total stupidity where did or does Kanganja get all these powers to now be incharge
of the MOH and UTH administration
The Police Chief should cite a part of the Constitution contravened by the Doctors.
First it was Mwanza the PF press chief, and now it is the Police Chief.
With due respect, Mr Kakoma Kanganja it’s better you don’t respond to some of these matters. You’re a very big embarrassment. Never involve the Zambia Police in industrial and labour relations matters, that’s not your area. If there’s anybody that’s instigating you to do such things, please know that he has spoiled your future and that of your children. Your children can’t walk with heads high and boast that ndine mwana wa Mwami 1. Even when you retire you’ll endure rude comments from people for a long time. If you don’t agree with what you’re being made to do, if at all somebody is using you, please save your face and resign. Otherwise yours will be a very embarrassing exit from that office. It’s not too late
Of all those with the acronym KK that I know, Kakoma Kanganja is the most disappointing. Others have done very well. Let me mention 8 of them: Kenneth Kaunda, Kenneth Konga, Katele Kalumba, Kaiser Kalambo, Kaushi Kahodi, Kunta Kinte, Kaweche Kaunda and the useless prick Kaizer Kapulizulu
Hopeless f00Iish upnd members spreading lies. That is why these tribal bab00ns always lose elections. Maybe it is time the police arrested this boy hh for inciting the public
It appeared on the BBC and now they are back tracking. Mwasebana eya!
I appreciate Mr. Kaganja . Him at his team are working very hard to keep the peace of this country. All peace loving Zambians must support the effort of the police. If we as Zambians followed the law the work of the police will be made much easier. Lets not dare the police deliberately. They have a very difficult job during this Covid period made worse by the elections. During elections some people want to agitate violence as a means of winning the votes. Others knowing that they may not will to cause confusion and disruptions. These are the ones the police are sorting out and shud be dealt with mercilesly. Mr. Kanganja you have the support of all peace loving Zambians….
All these jokes by the Police must be brought to an end in August. Arresting people for attending a zoom meeting? Ok what if it’s on Webex instead kikiki.
Kanganja is busy warning the doctors now. Just wait until he ends up on a hospital bed and the same doctor he has warned is treating him.?
Fooolish Zambian Politicians never learn; alot of time and taxpayers money is invested in training these doctors and you have cadres calling for their dismissal for asking for what is due to them…you fire these doctors and RSA, Namibia and Botswana will welcome with open arms at the same hospitals lazy politicians like Lungu undertake their annual check ups!!
Where was this Kanganja two weeks ago to warn that Kamba who was issuing threats on Sangwa!!
How on earth would the Police be concerned about de-registration of Doctors and issue warnings? This Kanganja is so involved in matters that don’t concern him or the Police that it is surprising that Civil Society is not challenging this. He is practically riding shot gun for the PF government in every matter. As regards his terms of reference and the work of the Police, the man doesn’t know where his nose begins and ends. What a disgrace!
Semantics – you did not arrest a lot of resident doctors but the fact of the matter is that you did arrest doctors, period. It’s not the question of how many you had arrested,get the point.
Is he still IG or niku jaila
Since when did the PIG become a Zambia Police Service spokes person? And what evidence does the PIG has that the go slow by resident doctors is politically motivated. The PIG should be truthful, has he at any given time in his current post not been paid his salary and allowances in time? Yes doctors have got to follow certain ethics but when hunger strikes, how does one work or behave ethically. I don’t agree that doctors can sink all that low to insert Kaponya’s in their gathering to boost their numbers far from it. On this one the PIG should leave this matter to the PS Ministry of Health to deal with its not like dealing with rioting students from UNZA or CBU. There is no playing ANIMAL FARM behaviour here all the pF govt can do is show leadership, pay the doctors what is due to them…
@Razor my sentiments exactly. Nurses, doctors, airport porters and tea makers are not to be taken lightly. A porter will change your bag tags ingati usowela! It is only fortunate our medical guys are highly ethical.
Is there anyone straight and clear thinker on this forum who would think Kanganja is right and under his competency to deregistered doctor association from the Registrar of Societies ? HELL NO !!!
He is always threatening innocent people. He could not catch the gassers. He has a fall guy in custody for killing Kaunda and another. Kanganja is under pressure from his boss. Whatever happens, he is leaving this year. Thank God for that.