Kalasa rallies Chilubi headmen after delimitation discontent
By Francis Chipalo
UPND aspiring Member of Parliament Christabel Kalasa has held a consultative meeting with all Headmen and Headwomen of Katamba Ward in a bid to ease tensions following Chilubi Constituency’s exclusion from the recent delimitation process.
The delimitation outcome triggered widespread concern and protests in parts of Chilubi, with residents of Katamba Ward among those who voiced frustration. Some community members had expressed reluctance to support the UPND.
Kalasa convened the meeting as “a significant step toward reconciliation and renewed engagement.” The forum gave local leaders space to share grievances and discuss the way forward.
She urged the Headmen and Headwomen to help communicate “the value of constructive partnership with the government of the day” to their subjects.
Addressing the gathering, Kalasa said the UPND remains committed to equitable development, good governance, economic transformation, and inclusive national progress.
She said the party’s agenda prioritizes rural development, improved infrastructure, enhanced access to education and healthcare, and empowerment opportunities for communities such as Chilubi.
“Unity and strategic alignment” are critical, she told the leaders, adding that the UPND is “well positioned to secure victory in the upcoming elections.” She urged Chilubi residents to “actively participate in shaping their future by supporting a government that is focused on transparency, accountability, and tangible development outcomes.”
Meanwhile, Kalasa called on the community to turn out in large numbers on 13 August to vote for President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND.
“Being part of the governing agenda would ensure that Chilubi’s voice is heard and its developmental needs are prioritized,” she said.
Following extensive deliberations, the local leadership expressed satisfaction with the engagement and pledged their support for the UPND.
The meeting ended “on a positive and unified note, marked by a renewed sense of purpose, cooperation, and optimism for the future of Chilubi Constituency.”
Kalasa added that the engagement reflects the UPND’s broader commitment to dialogue, inclusivity, and people-centered governance — “principles that remain central to its vision of building a prosperous and united Zambia.”
Chilubi District, located on Lake Bangweulu in Northern Province, relies heavily on fishing and water transport. The Electoral Commission of Zambia’s delimitation ahead of the 2026 polls created new constituencies but left Chilubi unchanged, sparking protests from residents seeking greater representation.
