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Kanyama Member of Parliament Monty Chinkuli has expressed concern that some residents of Kanyama are registering as voters in other constituencies such as Matero and Kabwata instead of registering where they live. Mr. Chinkuli described the trend as unfortunate, warning that it could affect development and representation in Kanyama. “We are staying in Kanyama, and we must make sure that we register and vote in Kanyama,” he said. “If some of us move to register in Matero or Lusaka Central, leaving only a few individuals to register here, the much-needed development and representation will not be achieved.” He said residents who register elsewhere will not be able to fully participate in the governance of their own community. “Let us register where we are so that together we can decide what we want. When you vote for your Member of Parliament, Councillor or Ward Chairperson, you will have the power to hold them accountable for what they promised to do,” Mr. Chinkuli said. The lawmaker ha...

Ruling United Party for National Development Kanyama Member of Parliament Monty Chinkuli has accused some C ivil S ociety Organizations  and stakeholders who boycotted submissions on the proposed constitutional amendments of being double-tongued.” This follows the recently concluded Technical Committee sittings , which drew high public participation as citizens and stakeholders turned up in large numbers to share their views on the country’s governance reforms. However, while the committee received wide-ranging submissions, some CSOs stayed away and chose to boycott the process entirely. Mr. Chinkuli says it is contradictory for the same groups calling for greater inclusion of women, youths, children and persons with disabilities in governance to refuse to make submissions to the Technical Committee . He noted that Kanyama has faced discrimination for over 60 years and said marginalised groups urgently need a stronger voice in national decision-making. He added that proporti...