Concerns are mounting over the health of former Cabinet Minister and senior Patriotic Front (PF) official, Chishimba Kambwili, following his abrupt transfer from Milima Correctional Facility in Kasama to Lusaka.
Kambwili, who is reportedly seriously ill and had been receiving medical attention at Kasama General Hospital, was transported overnight to Lusaka. Initially, family members believed this transfer indicated that he was being evacuated for specialized medical care at Maina Soko Medical Centre or the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
However, in a surprising turn, Kambwili was instead taken to the Lusaka Magistrate Court to face charges related to unlawful assembly. This charge stems from an incident where youths protested the high cost of living at Kambwili’s residence in Lusaka. Authorities allege Kambwili incited unlawful assembly and threatened violence during the protest.
Kambwili is currently serving a five-month jail term after losing an appeal against his conviction for remarks deemed to incite hatred or ridicule based on tribe or place of origin during a 2021 radio broadcast. His sentence commenced immediately following the Kasama High Court’s decision to uphold the lower court’s ruling on July 14, 2025.
The Patriotic Front issued an appeal through Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba, Chairperson of Information and Media and Member of the Central Committee, urging authorities to prioritize Kambwili’s urgent medical needs. Mwamba called upon Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu and Commissioner General of Zambia Correctional Service Frederick Chilukutu to ensure immediate medical attention for Kambwili given his acute condition.
“We appeal to authorities to prioritize Hon. Kambwili’s health, which is in a serious condition. He must urgently access specialized medical care,” Mwamba emphasized.
Wishing him quick recovery despite al the past evils of his PF party .
His mouth has been his enemy for many years. However, wishing him a quick recovery
Preferential treatment for people of influence who are convicted? There are always cries of ill health for the big guys once in jail. What about the ordinary guys?
Lastly, how can you charge someone for unlawful assembly if they have a meeting in their own house? I can invite a 100 people in my home as its a private residence.
when holding a celebratory event often we inform the police even at a home lest they begin to wonder why so many cars gathered at your home if it is not a funeral and usually it is for information only…anyway he will receive medical attention locally as he has even in the past been treated locally. Once discharged he will return to the state lodgings.
Ba Kambwili kuculaculafye. He needs to ZIP his mouth and run away from politics. Let him try BEE KEEPING if he cannot withstand political pressure
These are the fruits of his labor. When he was committing these acts did he not think of the consequences? And now after seeing how GBM was pardoned he thinks even him will be pardoned. Two different sets of laws – one for politicians and another for the common man.
If he dies in the cells it won’t be nice for HH and Upnd government.Already lost his brothers but you are still taking him to court instead of the hospital.You are heartless and you behave like beasts or sepernts.Upnd will put Zambia on fire one day.Thats just awarning.Digest or leave it.
These PF goons are truly flabbergasting, when they are on the political arena they ooze and rave off all manner of tribal hatred and bigotry well knowing that they are breaking the law. When the law catches up with them, its now “alila ko mulufumo, alila ko mulukobo, alila ko mwitako”! Especially Kambwili and his brother Fat Albert GBM, they are highly divisive elements.