PEOPLE in Bweengwa Constituency have strongly rejected claims made by their member of parliament, Michelo Kasauta, who recently claimed that caderism has returned in the UPND.
Many residents who sought anonymity for fear of victimisation from Bweengwa law maker described the sentiments as reckless and misleading, as they do not reflect the atmosphere on the ground nor the leadership style of President Hakainde Hichilema.
Residents have also expressed disappointment with Kasauta’s performance over his two terms in office.
They complained that Kasauta had not delivered meaningful development, despite repeating the same promises every election cycle.
One woman shared that the President had done his part by increasing the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) from K1.6 million to K36.6 million and now to K40 million next year.
She said MPs were supposed to use this money properly to develop their areas, but Kasauta has failed to do so.
Some residents also accused the MP of forcing his decisions on communities and trying to control local leadership processes.
“Currently there is an arrangement from two Chiefdoms, Chief Choongo and Chief Hamunsonde, that the MP in Bweengwa Constituency will only serve two terms as member of parliament but now Hon Kasauta wants to impose himself as usual to go for a third term against the arrangement by two Chiefdoms,” a concerned resident said.
“Several people are against that in the constituency,” a concerned resident said.”
There are complainants that they still walk long distances to find water because no new boreholes or water points have been provided.
They said even their animals suffer during the dry season due to lack of reliable water sources.
They further claimed he is even trying to position himself as district UPND chairman so he can influence his re-adoption in 2026.
Although the MP later apologised, residents have brushed it aside, saying the apology was not genuine but simply a public relations move.
They have now distanced themselves from his remarks and are demanding that he first show what he has achieved before he can ask for another term in office.
Kalemba November 18, 2025
