On 12th February, 2020, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) received a complaint alleging that
the Department of Lands leased Plot Number LW 1366 (Kanjedza Forest), belonging to the
Department of Forestry to Honourable Charles Mchacha without following proper procedures.
The ACB investigations showed that Hon. Vuwa Kaunda, former Minister of Lands, Housing
and Urban Development misused public office.
On 8th December, 2020, the ACB arrested Hon. Vuwa Kaunda. He is suspected of corrupt
transactions with a private individual and abuse of office contrary to Section 26 (2) and
Section 25 (B) of the Corrupt Practices Act, respectively.
He will be taken to Court after the Bureau has interviewed him.
EGRITA M. NDALA
PRINCIPAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL
