Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Harry Kalaba for successfully registering his newly formed political party called Citizens First.

Kalaba is the second Zambian politician to register a new political party.

Writing on his official facebook page Hakainde Hichilema wished Kalaba well as he joins politics in Zambia.

“We would like to congratulate our brother and colleague Harry Kalaba on his successful registering and launching his political party, Citizens First.

“We look forward to a healthy political discourse that shall contribute towards deepening our democracy,” wrote Hakainde Hichilema.