Detained PF cadre Richard Kaunda Mulenga of the “Banene” opposition duo has admitted to being an administrator of the rogue Facebook page “Zambia for All 2026.”
Mulenga, 40, allegedly made the admission during questioning by police officers who are holding him in custody. He reportedly implicated former Resident Doctors Association of Zambia president Brian Sampa, naming him as his boss and the main administrator of the page.
Mulenga has in recent months been a vocal proponent of regime change, sharing daily criticism of the government and pro-PF content through short videos on Facebook.
Police allege that, ahead of the August 13 elections, Mulenga authored a fake letter announcing the resignation of Hakainde Hichilema.
The letter allegedly bore a forged signature of State House Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, was placed on a presidential letterhead and stamped with a date stamp before being circulated online.
Following its publication, cyber security agents apprehended Mulenga from Lusaka’s Luangwa Compound.
According to sources close to the investigation, Mulenga admitted to being an administrator of the Facebook page and stated that he had been recruited by Dr Sampa, who is said to be serving in the United States Army.
Confirming the arrest, Zambia Police Service Deputy Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said Mulenga has been charged with Making a Document without Authority Contrary to Section 356 of Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia, and Transmission of Deceptive Electronic Communication Contrary to Section 19(1)(a) of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025.
Kaitisha said the suspect was apprehended following a joint operation conducted by the Zambia Police Service in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.
“It is alleged that on February 26, 2026, Richard Kaunda Mulenga, in his capacity as the creator and administrator of a Facebook page known as ‘Zambia for All 2026,’ falsely published a fabricated letter purporting to announce the resignation of the Republican President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema,” Kaitisha said in a statement.
“The publication is alleged to have been false and misleading to members of the public both within and outside the country,” she added.
Kaitisha reiterated the commitment of the Zambia Police Service to combating the spread of misinformation and urged members of the public to verify information through official Government communication channels.
Earlier this week, cyber security agents picked up Mambwe Zimba, Secretary General of the Saboi Imboela-led National Democratic Congress (NDC), in connection with a Facebook post depicting an image of President Hichilema in a casket with Vice-President Mutale Nalumango paying her respects. Zimba was also linked to the same Facebook page.
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Dr Sampa is serving in the US defence force? Since when? Why isn’t he in the Zambia Army?
And….Zambia Police combating the spread of misinformation? Since when? So they are now monitoring media? ZPIBA?
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Know why he maybe in the US Army? Trying to obtain US citizenship before ICE catches up!