Moses Kunkuyu makes a strong bid for his MCP First Vice Presidency bid

By Josephine Chiwona


As time ticks to the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) indaba slated for August, the charismatic politician,  Moses Kumkuyu who is also Minister of Information and Digitalization has met deligates from the Eastern Region in Zomba.

Kumkuyu who has declared his interest to compete as Vice President of the party met the deligates in the company of the party’s Regional Chairman for the South, Peter Simbi, Deputy Director of Women, Florence Kanyoni and other regional party officials.

In his eloquent speech, Kumkuyu told the deligates that his to facilitate the party’s growth growth in Southern and Eastern Regions.

Moses Kunkuyu

He added that, as a leader who loves the mighty MCP, he will be committed to foster unity in all the regions and ensure everyone enjoys the fruits while respecting their interests.

Speaking before Kumkuyu, the party Regional Chairman, Peter Simbi conveyed the assurance that all the party’s district chairmen have agreed to vote for Kumkuyu has he is already tested and proven, having deligently served the party as National Campaign Director in the aftermath of the demise of the late Muhammed Sidik Mia.

Simbi said, his nalstagic anticipation, has always been to have a strong leader who can replace the late Mia.

In his welcoming remarks, the party’s District Chairman, Machemba said he was delighted to know the minister’s interest to contest for one of the top positions in the party.

He stated that, for a long time, he has been yearning for vibrancy propelled by an energetic and charismatic leader of the Kumkuyu calibre, who would act as a bridge connecting them and the president.

More than 30 deligates attended the meeting.

The MCP elective convention will take place from 8th to 10th August, 2024 at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.