10/05/2026
SUNDAY SALUTE – MYSELF
Today’s Sunday Salute is dedicated to myself as I conclude my 10-year journey serving as Councilor for Kapwepwe Ward. As I take this final bow, I reflect on ten major developmental programmes and achievements that have defined the past decade of service to the people of Kapwepwe Ward.
1. Maternity Ward
I inherited a ward without a maternity ward, but today Lilanda Clinic has one. The facility is awaiting official opening once the perimeter wall fence is completed, a project already approved for financing under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
2. Lilanda Police Post Furniture
Although SOS, Barlastone and Lilanda Police Posts were constructed using the 2015/2016 CDF, they could not operate due to lack of furniture. Through personal initiative and connections, I facilitated the provision of furniture which enabled Lilanda Police Post to begin operations.
3. Electrification of Clinics
When I was elected as Kapwepwe Ward Councilor, both Paradise and Lilanda Clinics had no electricity connection from ZESCO. Today, both facilities are powered - a milestone achieved through consistent engagement and follow-up.
4. Anti-Junkie Crusade
I began my tenure fighting ritual killings, and I conclude it fighting drug abuse among young people. This inspired the Anti-Junkie Programme, which has transformed many lives. Former ju**ie Amos Katebe returned to school and is now at university, while Chao Mbape joined the Chipolopolo Under-17 team and earned a scholarship at Great North Road Academy.
5. Markets Transformation
Apart from constructing the first-ever vegetable shelter at Kalukungu Market, I made the difficult but necessary decision to remove the makeshift masaka structures from the market, restoring order and sanity to the market. At we Twikatane market, we lobbied for toilets there while at Lilanda market we built the first ever ablutiin block and handed over the market to the local authority.
6. Know Your Neighbour Project
I personally initiated the Know Your Neighbour Project, which was later adopted by the Lusaka City Council as a citywide programme. Through this initiative, we introduced the Cleanest House and Institution Awards, helping transform schools and communities while promoting proper waste management and garbage collection payments.
The programme also created international partnerships, with Twalumba Secondary School signing a waste management twinning programme with a school in Linköping City, Sweden, leading to an educational exchange visit.
7. Paradise Police Post
After years of advocacy in response to crime around Malasha Market in Paradise Compound, the Paradise Police Post was finally established near the Streamside area, improving security for residents.
8. Bridges and Culverts
I inherited a ward heavily affected by flooding. Through infrastructure development, we constructed seven bridges during my first term and ten culverts during my second term. Notable bridges include Chunga Tavern, Monezi, Welcome, Musanide, Eddies and Chinyanja bridges.
9. Construction of a Skills Training Centre
In an effort to address unemployment and social disorder at the same time, we removed kachasu-selling taverns at the former Desai Market, which had become a haven for illicit activities, and transformed the area into the first-ever skills training centre in the ward - under construction.
10. Secondary Education
I took over a ward without a single secondary school, but I am leaving behind a ward with two secondary schools. Special appreciation goes to former Twalumba Secondary School Headteacher Mr. Cletus Longwe who, as zonal head, worked tirelessly with me - even on weekends - as we pushed for this important development.
In addition to these achievements, my office also initiated the Go Back To School Programme, which ran consistently for eight years and helped many vulnerable learners return to the classroom. Last year, a 60 year old woman who returned to school as a grade six learner when this project started, was anong the grade 12s who graduated from Lilanda Secondary School.
These projects, among many others, represent a decade of service, sacrifice and commitment. None of these achievements happened by chance; my office played a significant role from conceptualisation to implementation.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who supported this journey - Ward Development Committee officials, zonal representatives, community leaders and all residents of Kapwepwe Ward, especially those who constantly provided feedback, whether positive or critical.
As this chapter closes, I remain grateful for the opportunity to serve.
Saulos The Komboni Ambassador
