Opposition UTM Director of Youth Fred Penjani Kalua, who is also Member of Parliament for Blantyre Soche Zingwangwa, has sparked speculation about his political future after using ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) colours during the handover of proposed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) infrastructure projects for the 2026/2027 financial year.
The development has raised questions about whether Kalua could be contemplating joining the ruling party, although he has not publicly indicated any intention to leave the United Transformation Movement (UTM).
During a technical handover ceremony conducted on Wednesday in Zingwangwa, Nkolokosa and Naperi, Kalua unveiled projects comprising 90-day road rehabilitation, resealing and drainage works on the Mibawa-Naperi, Chitawila-Nkolokosa and Kabila-Zingwangwa roads.
The projects are valued at over K3 billion.
Councillor Dalitso Zuma Chapita said the launch marked the first time the community had witnessed the commencement of CDF projects, describing it as a demonstration of transparency.
Constituency Development Committee Chairperson Jessie Chinyondo said the constituency was humbled to have a transparent MP committed to ensuring community participation in development initiatives.
