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