Katuta Mwewa Pledges Reform
She pledges Transparency, accountability, and citizen-centered governance
Lusaka, Zambia24 – (February 21, 2026) – Independent Member of Parliament for Chiengi Constituency and presidential candidate, Given Katuta Mwewa, today called on Zambians to support her reform-focused agenda at a media briefing in Lusaka.
Mwewa told journalists at a media brief this morning that her campaign is centered on restoring transparency, accountability, and citizen-centered governance if elected in the August 13 general elections.
“This movement is about independent service, not selfish interests. We are determined to empower our people and build strong institutions,” Mwewa said.
Mwewa said youth development and job creation are central to her platform. She pledged to expand skills training programs, offer paid internships, and create opportunities for young entrepreneurs through citizens’ windows in banks.
“We want to encourage young people to take pride in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and education, because that is where the future lies,” she said.
She also highlighted the need for programs that support both boys and girls, addressing gaps in existing youth initiatives.
Mwewa emphasized encouraging young people to value land and farming as a pathway to economic empowerment.
On healthcare, Mwewa promised to improve services by increasing the number of specialists, including gynecologists, and strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure.
“We will provide free, quality healthcare and ensure persons with disabilities have access to representation and public services,” she said.
She also proposed introducing minimum service standards for frontline health workers and expanding social programs to support fathers and families during childbirth.
Infrastructure and agriculture were also key components of Mwewa’s agenda. She pledged improvements in roads, public buildings, and community facilities, linking infrastructure development directly to economic growth.
“Infrastructure development is key to growth, and we will prioritize projects that benefit citizens directly,” Mwewa said.
She highlighted boosting agriculture through programs to increase food production, reduce input costs, and provide training on development farms, while emphasizing the use of Zambian consultancy services to build local expertise.
Mwewa criticized the current political system as broken and prone to corruption. She promised to strengthen transparency in public contracts, professionalize government institutions, and ensure equal access to justice for all citizens.
“Zambians deserve a government that serves the people, not the other way around,” she said.
She also unveiled her independent movement’s leadership structure, which includes representatives for youth, women, persons with disabilities, SMEs, energy, health, labor, education, culture, tourism, and the arts.
“Appointments will be based on competence and sector expertise, not politics or tribalism,” Mwewa said.
She further pledged to restore the dignity of traditional leaders, promote cultural preservation, and strengthen creative industries.
Mwewa emphasized that her leadership team will ensure inclusion for marginalized groups and provide representation for persons with disabilities in government.
Mwewa concluded by stressing the importance of political independence in serving citizens directly.
“The reason we are independent is to place people first, protect freedoms, and restore trust in our institutions,” she said.
She called on Zambians to vote for leadership that prioritizes dignity, inclusion, economic empowerment, and transparency on August 13.
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