BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-UTM Party president Dalitso Kabambe has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all individuals involved in the vandalism and alleged looting of property at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, describing the incident as “a shameful act that undermines the dignity of Malawi’s state institutions.”
In a strongly worded statement posted on his official Facebook page, Kabambe condemned the destruction and theft of government property reportedly discovered during an inspection of the presidential residence.
The inspection revealed missing items including TV sets, gym equipment, air conditioners, chandeliers and household utensils, among others.
Kabambe said such acts must not be taken lightly, emphasizing that they reflect deep moral decay and poor management of public resources.
“This is not just about broken property it is about broken trust. Those responsible must face justice regardless of their political affiliation,” said Kabambe.
He further demanded that the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and its leader, President Lazarus Chakwera, publicly address the matter and apologize to the nation, arguing that Malawians deserve transparency on how state property could be vandalized under government watch.
Kabambe also called for the establishment of a special forensic investigation to determine the extent of the damage, identify all missing assets and ensure that those responsible pay for the losses incurred.
Meanwhile, the MCP leadership has remained silent with no official response issued as of press time.
The alleged vandalism at Kamuzu Palace has raised broader concerns about asset management, security lapses and the state of maintenance of public properties that fall under government control.