NTC SWEAR-IN COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON, MP AND COUNCILLORS
Nkeyema Town Council held the swearing-in ceremony for the duly elected Council Chairperson, Member of Parliament, and Councillors following the 2026 general elections.
The exercise signifies the official assumption of office by the elected leaders for the 2026-2031 tenure.
Nkeyema Constituency has eight councillors, all of whom were sworn in alongside the Council Chairperson, and the area Member of Parliament also designated by law to the Council.
The ceremony is conducted Pursuant to Article 13(2) of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 2025 and Section 12 of the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019.
Magistrate Honourable Bestin Hamasiki administered the oath of office to all new office bearers.
Speaking during the official opening Wednesday morning, Nkeyema Town Council Secretary Mwiche Mudala said the event brought an end to political contest, giving way to service of all citizens regardless of their political affiliation.
Mr Mudala added that the event meant that the lawfully constituted civic leadership formally accepted the Constitutional and statutory obligations of office, ready to discharge the functions entrusted to the Council.
Speaking in his maiden speech, Nkeyema Town Council Chairperson Rayford Chitoti pledged community-centred governance where all projects and decisions will be made based on the wishes of residents of Nkeyema District.
Mr Chitoti explained that the Council will only implement projects brought forward through the Ward Development Committee (WDCs) and other formal community-led establishments.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by the District Commissioner, Mr Ellis Mukubesa, chiefs’ representatives and several heads of government departments.
Summary of elected leaders in Nkeyema Constituency
1. Member of Parliament- Honourable Kapelwa Mbangweta
2. Council Chairperson- Mr Rayford Chitoti
3. Hon Brain Namagolwa-Munkuye Ward Councillor
4. Hon Oscar Zeka- Nkeyema Ward Councillor
5. Hon. Zabangwa Minyoi- Namilangi Ward Councillor
6. Hon. Chani E Eric – Lombelombe Ward Councillor
7. Hon. Nalubutu M Mutumba- Shimano Ward Councillor
8. Hon. Mwanang’ombe C Mwikisa- Litoya Ward Councillor
9. Hon. Njungu Idah- Shishamba Ward Councillor
10. Hon. Kangumu Mutanekelwa- Buloto Ward Councillor
Photo Focus: Highlight of the Ceremony in the Council Chamber