NRPUP’S SICHINGA WINS KABUSHI PARLIAMENTARY SEAT

The political landscape of Ndola's Kabushi Constituency has shifted following the official declaration of Tillas Titus Sichinga as the newly elected Member of Parliament. Running under the ticket of the New Revolution Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP), Sichinga triumphed over the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate, Bernard Kanengo, concluding a highly contested electoral race that captured national attention on the Copperbelt. Sichinga's victory follows years of grassroots mobilization through the TTS Foundation, positioning him as a familiar community figure deeply rooted in Ndola's urban fabric. Throughout the campaign trail, his messaging heavily centered on localized socio-economic challenges, including youth empowerment, inadequate health infrastructure, sanitation, and reliable access to clean water within constituencies like Lubuto and Masala. Observers note that his persistent community engagement over several years cultivated a formidable voter base that ultimately challenged the incumbent political momentum. For the ruling UPND, the loss of the Kabushi seat serves as a critical indicator of shifting sentiments on the Copperbelt, a region historically vital to Zambian national politics and economic stability. Kanengo, who previously contested the seat, faced a tough challenge from a well-coordinated opposition push that capitalized on local economic frustrations and aspirations for accelerated constituency development. The electoral battle drew intense participation from residents eager to see tangible legislative and developmental interventions. As Sichinga prepares to assume office, expectations among Kabushi residents remain notably high regarding the equitable distribution of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and the urgent rehabilitation of local public amenities. Stakeholders across the political spectrum have emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and civil co-existence in Ndola following the announce