Zambia: Two Kazungula UPND members quit, pursue independent tickets

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Zambia

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Two members of the UPND in the Kazungula constituency have left the party to run as independent candidates in upcoming elections. Their decision comes amid internal tensions within the ruling party. The two dissidents hope to mobilize local support without the party label.

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