Minister admits to corruption in government

Malawi’s Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, who also serves as the chief government spokesperson, has openly acknowledged the presence of corruption within the government, describing it as a long-standing national challenge that requires a united approach to address. According to Malawi24, Kunkuyu’s remarks followed recent political exchanges sparked by comments from Vice-President Michael Usi, who alleged rampant corruption in government. But, Malawi Congress Party publicist Jessie Kabwila dismissed Usi’s claims, insisting that government operations were free of wrongdoing. However, speaking to the media, Kunkuyu clarified that while corruption does exist, it is not a phenomenon unique to the current administration. He stressed the importance of cross-party collaboration in tackling the issue. ‘Corruption is a reality in this country. It has been here for years, and it is everyone’s responsibility to fight it,’ Kunkuyu said.