KUNDA Says “I Miss Being Republican Vice-President. I Only Served For Three Years, I Would Have Preferred to Serve For A LONGER PERIOD”

GEORGE Kunda says he misses being Republican vice-president and that he would have preferred to serve for a longer period than the three years he served on the position.

During hearing of the matter being presided over by High Court judge Mugeni Siwale Mulenga, in which losing PF Muchinga Constituency parliamentary candidate John Chama has challenged Kunda’s election as area member of parliament, Kunda portrayed some nostalgic tendencies over the vice presidency.

Asked by the petitioner’s lawyer, Mumba Kapumpa during cross-examination if he missed being Vice-President, a fidgety Kunda replied in the affirmative.

“Of course I miss being Vice-President. I only served for three years, I would have preferred to serve for a longer period,” said Kunda, as his wife, Ireen stared at him from the public gallery.

Kapumpa said he sensed some nostalgia in Kunda when he was giving a litany of privileges and entitlements that came with the Office of Vice-President.

In his evidence-in-chief led by Sunday Nkonde, Kunda said he believes he won the elections fairly.

Kunda 55, a resident of plot number 8892 in Lusaka’s New Kasama, said the petitioner, Chama was literally unknown in Muchinga Constituency.

Kunda said because of the privileges and entitlements that came with his office, like using public resources during the election period, he was able to go to the entire Muchinga Constituency.

“Unfortunately, these are privileges of incumbency. I was entitled to such privileges, I believe by law I could use government transport. It was my condition of service,” Kunda said. “This had happened to previous vice-presidents and it is applying to the current Vice-President.”

Kunda recalled that PF Secretary General, Wynter Kabimba challenged him over the issue in the High Court but that the court ruled that he was allowed to use public resources in an electoral campaign period in line with the Electoral Code of Conduct.

Kunda, who said he was not a resident of Muchinga Constituency serve for the house he built for his parents in Muzamani Village, said he had very little contact with party cadres during the campaign period because of his security detail.

“That a chopper made it possible for me to visit the entire constituency, vast as it was, several times. I campaigned in all the polling stations whether they were in the mountains,” Kunda said

Kunda also said there was nowhere in the laws where the donation of items during the campaign period was prohibited.

“I believe I won fairly,” Kunda said.

“During the campaign there was no complaint whatsoever. We had a conflict management system and there were no complaints whatsoever.”

Kunda said the development projects taking place in Muchinga were at the government’s behest budgeted for in 2010 and that they could not have stopped because of an election.

Kunda said politicians, but controlling officers, were not involved in the process to tender for government contracts.

In cross-examination, Kunda failed to state the specific section in the Electoral Code of Conduct that allowed a Vice-President to use government resources during election campaign periods.

Judge Mulenga has set April 4, 2012 as the day of judgment in the petition hearing.

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44 Responses to KUNDA Says “I Miss Being Republican Vice-President. I Only Served For Three Years, I Would Have Preferred to Serve For A LONGER PERIOD”

Twende 2011

January 19, 2012 at 8:03 am

Kunda Just Thank God for the time( Even tho you wasted it) ADVICE FOR A STRONG OPPOSITION. Learn to gather facts before you go on Air to show your dullness. Sata had pipo in the government who would tell him what to say. Its not the matter of raising your voice that matters. ukubika sana ma EH…. EH…. EH..
chief bootlicker

January 19, 2012 at 8:03 am

Kunda has Red lips while SATA ha Ready Heart Attack.LOL..
Tryson

January 19, 2012 at 8:07 am

In three years Mr. Kunda, you managed to rape this country with your RB. What do you miss? Is it to plunder more?
KATWISHI

January 19, 2012 at 8:20 am

king George at it again
Ma pipe

January 19, 2012 at 8:26 am

Gk you’re a fool.if you had served us honestly,we would’ve given you another term.stop sabailaring.
Lwali

January 19, 2012 at 8:35 am

Kunda please spare us.The 3 yrs RB and yourself were at the helm have been the worst in the history of the country.
Mwanamfumu

January 19, 2012 at 8:37 am

King George Yeah…………
Analyst

January 19, 2012 at 8:58 am

ATI 3 YEARS YACHEPA…HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH….POWER IS SWEAT..
Analyst

January 19, 2012 at 8:59 am

I MEAN SWEET…KUTI WASEKA WALEPUKA…ICALO ICI….
Zibwidi

January 19, 2012 at 9:00 am

That’s how tightfisted this GK is. Instead of saying that he appreciated serving in the VP’s office he says the opposite. That’s an indication of taking things personally, not thinking of others but himself “selfish”. You don’t deserve to be in any constitutional office. If you served well and for the people, MCS would have given that office to you again. We should start rubbing shoulders in the streets….
Major General KV

January 19, 2012 at 9:34 am

GK in three years you did nothing,you even failed to make a constitution at NCC.What else do you want? even if we give you 10yrs nothing will happen.Stop crying and continue taking ARVs useless chap.
Snr.citizen

January 19, 2012 at 9:42 am

GK just thank God for giving you the opportunity to serve as VP in RB’s three year rule, Levy did not see that in you. Political positions come and go, what matters is your performance not long service. What people forget is that when you are in a political office, you are there to serve people. Ask your self as VP for three years did you perform to people’s expectations or were the Zambian citizens you represented as vp impressed with your leadership if so then at 55 u are still young for you to reach 70 you have 15 yrs to go u can still bounce back. However, if there is no one or 2 people who praised you to say u performed well in your three year term as vp then forget it and concentrate in your profession as a lawyer.
ndikalombwana kachende

January 19, 2012 at 9:57 am

By the way, why kunda is he crying ? olo nikuipa chabe ?
nakferd

January 19, 2012 at 10:15 am

Gk you are an idi.o.t mother flipp.er! check your health before you cry faul of vice presidency which you will not retrieve anymore because of your useless corrupt behavior hidden in lawyership.nonsense and die chikala.nyo!!!
pnl

January 19, 2012 at 10:18 am

Kunda misses being VP. No wonder in Africa leaders try to twist the constitution to rule for ever. just what is in serving people that Kunda can categorigally say he misses? other than for personal aggrandisation as Kunda was obviously. Kunda can Kill his mother just to be vice president, no doubt about it. Kunda misses the pomp and splendour that he portrayed so clearly even in the house of laws!

I equally miss George Mpombo’s heavy-worded description of Kunda. Where are you Pompo.
APLA-- USE

January 19, 2012 at 10:51 am

red lip Kunda is an ass.h.o.l.e…
these guys are so selfish it hurts. i fear for this useless current Mines Minister SIMUSA. the guy came yesterday at the Mine in Chingola. He is believed to have co for his personal gains. he only managed to win the elections as MP becos of PF. KAMWILI should have been taken to Mining as Minister not that SIMUSA QUACKISH FOOL. he is a complete i.d.i.o.t………… if not a S.U.C.K.E.R
APLA-- USE

January 19, 2012 at 10:52 am

i meant KAMBWILI………..
anti mmd

January 19, 2012 at 11:00 am

Gk nalaisa kulopola ifi koti if you dont stop your nonsense.Tashafula kanshi esho mwaiba mambala iwe?Chi fyontoto liato was caught,how about the rest of you.And chi liato is not even the main player.Fuseke ,to hell with yr crap?
FORMER ONETIME

January 19, 2012 at 11:08 am

ba kunda
sadi

January 19, 2012 at 11:10 am

From his response am convinced he is the dullest lawyer in CA.
Napikidoli

January 19, 2012 at 11:26 am

Remove the clause that allows Vice Presidents to use government logistics and funds for personal campaigns Period. If such a clause does exist !
tombist

January 19, 2012 at 11:45 am

Ukulya kwalifishe ulukufu. Instead of campaigning in yo 3years and then enjoy in the other 5year term you opted to Enjoy the present and suffer the future.
Let Mutembo sort you out, you daylight criminals. Bapompwe munshibila nsala
Blessedness

January 19, 2012 at 11:49 am

The most useless Vice President Zambia will ever have together with the most useless President, RB. Kunda is such a dull and good-for-nothing person, I even wonder how he got his law degree, how he became president of LAZ, worse still how he became state counsel. Zambia doesnt need Kunda in any way, he is a danger to the integrity and purpose of our country. The mention of his name brings bad memories, I wish he would just vanish from the surface of the earth, atleast let him keep quiet. He misses being Vice President! But who misses him? I wonder if even his wife misses him, foolish lawyer, corrupt lawyer.
"Musungwana"

January 19, 2012 at 11:53 am

Nagomezga kuti ba Kunda ba kufunta comene, nanga baku yowoya vichi? Muzaka zitatu, bawezga masuzgo yanandi mu calo ca Zambia. Balutange kunyake na SATAN mfumu yabo!!!!! Vimilomo usweswe.
wow

January 19, 2012 at 12:04 pm

Now we know why the man is so bitter and trying to distabilise the current government. He thinks to be elected to a constitutional office is a prevalege and not to serve the employers (voters) The man needs some counseling he is of late speaking aimlessly. He should learn from Mr Mwaanga.
Ready 4 Marriage

January 19, 2012 at 12:05 pm

Let George express his feelings. He was a very sweet guy when he served this Nation. We, former prostitutes, benefited a lot from him. He was my sugar dady before i went for R4M. GK for lyf…
mark

January 19, 2012 at 12:28 pm

Ba POMPWE … Ba SAKALA NYONGO…..MYSRIP!!
anti mmd

January 19, 2012 at 12:41 pm

@ready 4 marriage!I suggest you visit VCT and get your sorry behind tested.obviously wale mupela live,ati pantu ni veep.Sugar daddy my foot!fya kale efyo.Live responsibly and congrats for being a participant on the show.
janet c

January 19, 2012 at 12:49 pm

Power is indeed sweet. problem with African politicians is they dont prepare for life after politics. I dont know what drug these MMD ppl were on, but they thought they would rule forever. Power is a visitor Mr Kunda, it should never be taken for granted and it is not your God-given right to ‘stay’ longer!
Mario Puzo

January 19, 2012 at 12:58 pm

I think GK is mad..alipena chikala
Deks

January 19, 2012 at 1:06 pm

unaitaya Red Lip. you thought it was forever when you were feedling with our laws thinking that you would be there forever enjoying them. you denied us a people driven constitution and you didnt want the press to be free. Eat the fruits of your works now.
adapt or die

January 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Ukambanji mambala, wait we haven’t Started yet.you are going to PRison iwe.
Yaza

January 19, 2012 at 3:04 pm

The best thing he could have said is “I would have liked to serve the Zambian people longer” His comment is just selfish, glad you are no longer in government.
samanyanga crew

January 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm

MWACULENI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saying as it is

January 19, 2012 at 4:08 pm

The fact that Kunda was merely responding to a question about whether or not he misses his past position devalues the whole story.
BLACK UHURU

January 19, 2012 at 5:01 pm

Kunda you are stuped.
BLACK UHURU

January 19, 2012 at 5:03 pm

You have desived the Zambians
[email protected]

January 19, 2012 at 5:36 pm

Wansensela ilyo kawa
MR P

January 19, 2012 at 7:09 pm

NNNNO!YAAAH….VIMACHITIKA.
Ready 4 Marriage

January 19, 2012 at 8:00 pm

@Anti MMD i used to go out with rich guys lyk GK. and he is not HIV positive lyk u think. the guy is just okay.. he used to drive me crazy by the way. MMD made you who you are today. 10pin a house, more buses, more lodges and liberalisation of the economy. what more can you ask for. muletasha ba swine…
George Kunda

January 19, 2012 at 8:11 pm

R4M is right… i said so because i was asked. not that i said it from my own …….
abena zambia

January 19, 2012 at 8:56 pm

mwanya ba george
donchikubeba

January 19, 2012 at 9:18 pm

master geoge,you are fake with your son howard,that is why you are in court for distributing life bouy,vaseline,chigayo and rice from malawi (RAB PROCESSERS)your financers, in your campaign.you have failled in chief chiwala’s area where your farm is, the only development you put was bulldozers and a big concrete for the (grz) choper to land, you where really hopefull to be vp again you shame less bugger.
Vitumbuwa

January 19, 2012 at 9:25 pm

GK is really the dullest lawyer, honestly how can a learned lawyer give such very incriminating evidence against himself in court! Where in the Zambian law is it writen that the VP can use State resources during a campaign, if anything he was even holding the VP office unconstitutionally which was illegal. Kwena ni dalo! Ati i used the the State chopper for my campaigns, honestly?