Fr “Liseli” elected Zambia Delegation Superior for the Missionary Oblates
Effective today Thursday 10th February, 2011, Fr. Kennedy Chileshe Sampa, will be the Acting Director of Oblate Radio Liseli in Mongu. Fr. Sampa has been the Associate Director of Radio Liseli since I took over the running of the station last year in March, after returning from my study leave.
His appointment has been necessitated by my election to the office as Zambia Delegation Superior for the Missionary Oblates whose headquarters is in Lusaka. The term of office is for three years. Since the appointment is confirmed from our General Administration in Rome, it means I will have to move from the radio station and take up my new position on a full time basis.
Fr. Sampa has vast experience in Finance and Management and has worked as Financial Controller for the Missionary Oblates a Catholic Congregation that has missions in Lusaka, Shangombo, Kalabo, Lukulu and the radio station in Mongu. He has also worked in Lukulu as Parish priest before joining the management at radio liseli
Fr. Sampa also holds a Bachelors Degree in Philosophy (from the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome) and a Master of Divinity Degree in Theology (Oblate School of Theology - Texas, USA). He has done media attachment with Radio Icengelo.
May I take this opportunity to thank you my brothers and sisters for your fraternal companionship and support ever since we started Oblate Radio Liseli. Special gratitude to Misa-Zambia for ever encouraging us to soldier on even when things looked tough at times.
Be assured of my continued membership with Misa and for any assistancy I may render to the media fraternity.
You will all be in my prayers as you continue to fight for press freedom and media friendly laws especially in this election year. Aluta Continua!
Thank you and it has been worthwhile to journey with you all. Niitumezi hahulu shangwe!
Fr. Freeborn Isaac "Liseli" Simfukwe Kibombwe.
