THERE WILL BE NO MORE KAMO KAMO, SAYS PRESIDENT HH

By Kamuti Muyambela

There will be no more kamo kamo (public officials receiving kickbacks from government projects), says Republican President Hakainde Hichilema.

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 ministers plus a private secretary at State House yesterday, President Hichilema said the ministers had been appointed to serve Zambians diligently.

He said the ministers had an urgent responsibility of lifting the country from its economic doldrums, and they must do it dramatically by beginning to sow seeds now.

President Hichilema said some of the ministers appointed will be handling government projects, and urged against corruption, saying goods and services will be bought at the right price.

“No more kamo kamo,” the President said, adding that there will never be a situation where a one kilometer road will cost $1 million.

He said there will be no deception and joy ride in the UPND administration.

“It will be tough but we will be fine,” said President Hichilema, adding that he had undertaken to ensuring that all the provinces in the country had representation in Cabinet, including from the two provinces where they did not have a member of parliament.

Here is the list of ministers appointed and sworn-in by the President yesterday:

Minister of Defence, Ambrose Lufuma

Minister of Home Affairs, Jack Mwiimbu

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stanley Kakubo

Minister of Energy, Peter Chibwe

Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo

Minister of Education, Douglas Syakalima

Minister of Community Development, Doreen Mwamba

minister of Justice, Mulambo Haimbe

Minister of Infrastructure and Urban Development, Charles Milupi

Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Brenda Tambatamba