Arrested PF cadre cracks, implicates Dr Brian Sampa as main admin of rogue Facebook page
DETAINED PF cadre Richard Kaunda Mulenga of the ‘Banene’ opposition duo has cracked under pressure and admitted to being an admin of the rogue Facebook page “Zambia for all 2026”.
In his chat with police who are accommodating him for the weekend, the 40-year old has implicated former Resident Doctors Association of Zambia Dr Brian Sampa, naming him as his boss and the main admin of the page.
Mulenga, has in the past months been a vocal proponent of regime change, churning out daily criticism of the government and pro-PF content through short videos which he shares on Facebook.
No longer able to wait for the August 13 elections, Mulenga decided to help President Hakainde Hichilema leave office by false resignation.
He allegedly went on to author a fake letter announcing the resignation of the Head of State.
To give it some semblance of authenticity, the 40-year old sealed the letter with a forged signature of State House Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, pasted it on a presidential letterhead and stamped it with a date stamp before sharing it on online.
Soon after it’s publication, Cyber Security agents swang into quick action and apprehended Mulenga from his hiding place in Lusaka’s Luangwa Compound.
According to sources close to the investigation, Mulenga did not even need much encouragement to start talking.
He readily admitted to being an admin of the rogue Facebook page saying he had been recruited by Dr Sampa who is now serving the US army.
In confirming Mulenga’s arrest, Zambia Police Service deputy public relations officer Chipo Kaitisha said the suspect has been charged with offences of Making a Document without Authority Contrary to Section 356 of Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia, and Transmission of Deceptive Electronic Communication Contrary to Section 19(1)(a) of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025.
Kaitisha said the cadre was apprehended following a joint operation conducted by the Zambia Police Service in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.
“It is alleged that on February 26, 2026, Richard Kaunda Mulenga, in his capacity as the creator and administrator of a Facebook page known as “Zambia for All 2026,” falsely published a fabricated letter purporting to announce the resignation of the Republican President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema,” Kaitisha told ##Kalemba in a statement.
“The publication is alleged to have been false and misleading to members of the public both within and outside the country,” she added.
Kaitisha reiterated the commitment of the Zambia Police Service in combating the spread of misinformation, urging members of the public to verify information through official Government communication channels.
On Tuesday, cyber security agents picked Mambwe Zimba, the Secretary General of the Saboi Imboela-led NDC in connection with a Facebook post which depicted the image of President Hakainde Hichilema in a casket with Vice-President Mutale Nalumango paying her respects.
Zimba was also linked to the same rogue Facebook page.
Kalemba February 28, 2026
This is dangerous territory.. very undesirable. There are a lot of issues one can bring up against President Hakainde Hichilema and his government.
Surely forging a letter and claiming the President has resigned is inviting Problems for your self.
What honestly can one achieve from such a useless post?
I feel for the young bloggers. Your lives are going to change over that careless post.
…The law enforcement Agencies can think of any charges to press and put you away for a very long time.
Ala northerners and easterners are being arrested like flies in a pit latrine. Anyone from Northern or Easten that will vote for this rogue regime is an idiot. DO NOT BE FOOLS.
REJECT TRIBALISM, CORRUPTION AND OPPRESSION.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN AUGUST.
#MUNYAULE DEALER WA GOLD.
Ba Indigo, I am an absolute idiot by your definition because I am voting for this regime and I am from Northern Province. There is no way I will side with this kind of anarchy just because the perpetrator is my kinsman.
Of what value are such characters to Northerners? Of what value is “Why me” to Northerners? Is this what we are bringing to the national table as our contribution? What happened to our values?
Ba Indigo, it doesnot make sense to refer to anybody who has a different opinion from yours a fool. Bear in mind that when you start using abusive language in a debate, it means your reasoning capacity has hit a dead end.
I will vote for whoever I reckon will steer the nation in the right direction regardless of their ethnicity. And as things stand today, HH is way ahead. Of course he has his flaws but among those vying for the presidency, he is head and shoulders above then.
Some comments are so shameful that the screen glitches when reading them. This baboon above expects Mulenga to get away with a cyber crime?
Cyber crimes are also being committed by your tribesmen. How many have been arrested so far? Name just one. This is what I do not agree with. You and your people have been given immunity by your Herdman. Chiwamila mbuzi kuluma galu?
REJECT TRIBALISM, CORRUPTION AND OPPRESSION.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN AUGUST.
#MUNYAULE DEALER WA GOLD.
Please the courts should be stern and severe with such cases. Are these criminals paid money to do such jobs or it’s work and results of drugs ? Surely why should a sober and normal person do such things. Why such insensitivity and madness ? Some people hate themselves because they could avoid such troubles with little effort. Long and harsh sentences should be imposed on such criminals. We need a good respected Zambia.