HH stumps Muchinga … rallies massive crowds in Mpika, Lavushimanda and Kanchibiya promising permanent end to market cadreism By DAVID KANDUZA PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema took his grassroots campaign trail deep into Muchinga Province, today July 14, 2026, drawing thousands of supporters in Lavushimanda, Mpika and Kanchibiya as he made a fierce case for the ruling […]

HH stumps Muchinga
… rallies massive crowds in Mpika, Lavushimanda and Kanchibiya promising permanent end to market cadreism

By DAVID KANDUZA
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema took his grassroots campaign trail deep into Muchinga Province, today July 14, 2026, drawing thousands of supporters in Lavushimanda, Mpika and Kanchibiya as he made a fierce case for the ruling UPND ahead of the crucial August elections.

Addressing animated crowds in Muchinga Province, President Hichilema expressed profound gratitude for the massive turnout, framing the overwhelming reception as a clear public mandate to accelerate his administration’s national development agenda..

Early in the morning, the presidential motorcade swept into Chiundaponde, located in the Lavushimanda District, where thousands more gathered.

Delivering a highly localised pitch, President Hichilema detailed a comprehensive rural transformation package.

He promised a significant upscale in the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), a vital mechanism driving local empowerment projects.

For the remote communities of Lavushimanda, the President pledged direct interventions in basic human rights and utilities, including: safe drinking water, installations to eliminate waterborne diseases, rural health facilities equipped with dedicated maternity wings to reduce maternal mortality.

Others were the grid and off-grid electricity to power rural homes and businesses with expanded mobile networks connectivity to bridge the digital divide.

“Together, let’s continue moving Zambia forward,” Hichilema urged. “Chiundaponde is getting better and indeed together we shall make it even much better. Come August, vote for the UPND.”

Speaking in Mpika, the President placed local infrastructure at the apex of his administration’s priorities, assuring residents that fixing urban, peri-urban and rural roads remainee an active, top-tier objective.

Crucially, Mr Hichilema highlighted the institutionalisation of the UPND’s flagship policy: free education.

Unlike previous iterations, the President emphasised that free education was no longer just a political promise but had been codified into law, guaranteeing its permanent continuity regardless of political shifts.

“Free education will continue because it is now Law,” the President declared, to rapturous applause.

He further promised a steady influx of social safety nets and economic boosts for the region, citing the continuation of the Social Cash Transfer programme, the targeted Cash-for-Work initiative, and modernised agricultural support systems.

In a sharp departure from the political thuggery that historically plagued trading spaces, President Hichilema issued a zero-tolerance decree against political violence and market intimidation.

“No more violence. No more cadres harassing women in markets,” Mr Hichilema stated firmly, drawing cheers from local marketeers.

The statement underscored the administration’s ongoing effort to formalise and secure local economies, freeing ordinary citizens from illegal levies imposed by political thugs.

In Kanchibiya, the President said he held a special place in the national development agenda, promising that no area would be left behind in the Government’s decentralisation drive.
“Kanchibiya, just like any other part of Zambia, is so dear to us. We shall continue delivering for our people in this area,” President Hichilema declared to cheering supporters.

The President expressed profound gratitude to the local community for their overwhelming turnout and steadfast partnership with the ruling UPND.

He noted that the cooperation between local traditional leadership, residents, and the central Government had been instrumental in unlocking the district’s potential.

With the general elections fast approaching, President Hichilema urged voters to protect the socio-economic milestones achieved over the last five years.

He underscored that a vote for continuity would solidify ongoing structural reforms, enhance fiscal discipline and expand social support frameworks.

“Thank you, people of Kanchibiya in Muchinga Province, for your continued support and coming to our meeting today,” the President remarked.

“Together, let’s protect the gains made. Together, let’s continue delivering for all. Your vote this August will help us continue building a stronger and better Kanchibiya,” he said.

The President’s developmental message aligned closely with local efforts led by Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda, who was recently adopted on the UPND ticket.

The constituency had seen massive transformation funded through the expanded Constituency Development Fund (CDF). .

Key local projects include the construction of the district’s first-ever National Assembly constituency office, the operationalisation of a community radio station, the establishment of local police posts and the completion of long-stalled education infrastructure like the Kopa and John Mubanga Day Secondary Schools.

President Hichilema concluded his address by reiterating the foundational national value of ‘One Zambia, One Nation,’ reminding citizens that national unity was the ultimate vehicle for sustained economic growth and peace across all 10 provinces.