Historical Timeline & Full List of Independent MPs Since 1991

Fellow Citizens and Hon. Independent MPs-Elect, 2026, Let me start with congratulations and gratitude 1.CONGRATULATIONS To the 20 newly elected Independent Members of Parliament of 2026 — history has been made. This is the highest number of Independents ever elected in Zambia’s multiparty era. You join a proud legacy of leaders who stood on their […]

Fellow Citizens and Hon. Independent MPs-Elect, 2026,

Let me start with congratulations and gratitude

1.CONGRATULATIONS

To the 20 newly elected Independent Members of Parliament of 2026 — history has been made. 
This is the highest number of Independents ever elected in Zambia’s multiparty era. 

You join a proud legacy of leaders who stood on their own and were chosen by the people.

2. OUR HISTORY: 1991 – 2026

Zambians have never stopped believing in independent leadership. Since 1991, we have recorded 64 Independent parliamentary victories:

Historical Timeline & Full List of Independent MPs

1991: 0
No Independent MPs were elected.

1996: 10

1. Robert Sichinga — Isoka East 
2. Blackwood Sikombe — Isoka West 
3. Daniel Kalenga — Kabompo West 
4. Austin Chewe — Kabwe 
5. Macdonald Nkabika — Kapiri Mposhi 
6. Uyi Sibetta — Luena 
7. Cadman Luhila — Lukulu East 
8. Dipak Patel — Lusaka Central 
9. Charity Mwansa — Mfuwe 
10. Bert Mushala — Mufumbwe 

2001: 1
 
11. Joseph Kasongo — Bangweulu 

2006: 3
12. Edgar Sing’ombe — Dundumwenzi 
13. Charles Milupi — Luena 
14. Emmanuel Munaile — Malole 

2011: 3
15. Charles Zulu — Luangeni 
16. Patrick Mucheleka — Lubansenshi 
17. Joseph Lungu — Msanzala 

2016: 14

18. Elias Mwila — Chimwemwe 
19. Jewis Chabi — Chipili 
20. Stephen Miti — Feira 
21. Anthony Mumba — Kantanshi 
22. Mwenya Munkonge — Lukashya 
23. Pilila Jere — Lumezi 
24. Lawrence Nyirenda — Lundazi 
25. Alfred Mandumbwa — Mulobezi 
26. Machila Jamba — Mwembeshi 
27. George Imbuwa — Nalolo 
28. Boyd Hamusonde — Nangoma 
29. Masautso Tembo — Sinda 
30. Mbololwa Subulwa — Sioma 
31. Pavyuma Kalobo — Wusakile 

2021: 13

32. Emmanuel Banda — Muchinga 
33. George Kandafula — Serenje 
34. Binwell Mpundu — Nkana 
35. Joel Chibuye — Roan 
36. Jeffrey Mulebwa — Kafulafuta 
37. Warren Mwambazi — Bwana Mkubwa 
38. Moses Moyo — Luangeni 
39. Misheck Nyambose — Chasefu 
40. Munir Zulu — Lumezi 
41. Menyani Zulu — Nyimba 
42. Jay Banda — Petauke 
43. Given Katuta — Chienge 
44. Gystave Chonde — Milenge 

2026: 20 — NEW RECORD HIGH

45. Edward Chomba — Kankoyo 
46. Kondwani J. Winga — Chifubu 
47. Jerrix Nkhata — Chama South 
48. Towani R. Chipeta — Chasefu North 
49. Vincent Mwale — Chipangali West 
50. Lumankio Zulu — Milanzi 
51. Faith Lungu — Malambo East 
52. Charles Tembo — Kaumbwe 
53. Chitalu Chilufya — Mansa West 
54. Anita Kamanga — Chongwe East 
55. Nshamba M. Muzungu — Mufumbwe 
56. Jonathan L. Mwendelema — Zambezi East 
57. Rapheal K. Ngimbu — Zambezi Central 
58. Vernon B. Bwato — Malole 
59. Mukwavi C. Sichula — Senga Hill 
60. James K. Mwanja — Chirundu 
61. Clive D. Miyanda — Mapatizya 
62. Hastings Sililo — Mulobezi 
63. Iris K. Kaingu — Mwandi 
64. Poho P. Kawina — Solwezi Central 

From 0 in 1991 to 20 in 2026. This growth proves one thing: when candidates serve the people with integrity, party colors don’t matter.

3. MY ADVICE TO OUR 20 INDEPENDENT MPs

Hon. Colleagues, your mandate is sacred. It came directly from the people, not from a party.

Therefore I urge you: 
Do not enter into any alliance with the ruling party that can be used to amend the Constitution and remove the provision for Independents.

Our independence is our strength. The moment we surrender it, we give away the very reason Zambians voted for us — to be a free voice, to vote with conscience, and to put Zambia above party.

Let us caucus together, defend this space, and show Zambia that independent leadership works.

4. TO THE PEOPLE OF ZAMBIA

Thank you for trusting individuals. The rise from 10 in 1996 to 20 in 2026 shows that you are tired of politics as usual. 
Continue to vote for leaders, not just parties. Continue to vote Independent.

God bless our 20 Independent Hon. MPs. God bless Zambia.

Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwa 
First Independent Female Presidential Candidate, 2026.
Former Independent MP, Chienge 2021-2026