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The Zambia Police Service has confirmed the arrest and charging of Lima Constituency Member of Parliament, Kelvin Kaunda, with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Kaunda, 44, of House No. 06, Muzime Close in Lusaka’s Roma Township, has been charged under Section 248 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
Police Spokesperson, Chipo Kaitisha, announced the arrest in a statement issued in Lusaka on Friday.
According to police, the complainant, Anthony Mwamba, 26, of Soweto Compound in Lusaka, reported on August 7, 2026, that he had allegedly been assaulted by Kaunda.
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Kaitisha said the alleged incident occurred at around 19:30 hours along Zingalume Road in Lusaka during campaign roadshows.
“The alleged assault occurred earlier that day at around 19:30 hours along Zingalume Road in Lusaka during campaign roadshows,” Kaitisha said.
She said Mwamba reportedly sustained a deep cut to the forehead and a swollen upper lip.
“It is alleged that stones and fists were used during the incident,” Kaitisha stated.
Kaunda remains in police custody awaiting court proceedings, with police saying they would provide further updates as the matter progresses to court.
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