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Zambian authorities are holding a Kenyan national, one of four people suspected of being involved in an alleged plot to interfere with the country’s electoral system.
In a statement to the media, Zambia’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Dickson Matembo, said the 56-year-old Kenyan, named Michael Njuka and also identified by authorities as Michael Juga, was arrested by Zambian security agencies on Wednesday.
The authorities said that Njuka, together with two others, had been contracted to carry out cybercrime activities targeting the state and intended to compromise Zambia’s electoral infrastructure.
“In a related development, the state has apprehended a Kenyan national identified as Michael Njuka, male aged 56, who is alleged to have been contracted to engage in cybercrimes targeting the state,” Matembo said in a statement.
His arrest was part of a sweeping, intelligence-led operation conducted by a joint investigation team of defence and security forces shortly before the country’s 13 August 2026 general elections.
“Following a successful operation, the state has apprehended three former senior government officials for allegedly providing technical services aimed at disrupting the electoral system. The trio are currently being held in lawful custody,” Matembo said.
Among those apprehended are former senior government officials alleged to have provided technical services aimed at disrupting the electoral system. Matembo said the three were being held in lawful custody.
The ministry has also invited Japhen Mwakalombe, Mwila Kakana and Sensho Banda to assist with ongoing investigations.