KITWE: THE MOTHER CITY OF POLITICAL REVOLUTIONS
Kitwe, situated in the heart of Copperbelt Province, stands as a pivotal political beacon in Zambia’s democratic landscape.
This city, dubbed the “heart of the political barometer” of both the Copperbelt Province and the country, has long been at the forefront of major political movements and electoral shifts.
Its role as the mother city of political revolutions underscores its enduring influence and the passion of its citizens for shaping Zambia’s political destiny.
The mass gathering in Kitwe today for the launch of the National Revolutionary People’s United Party (NRPUP) campaign, featuring President Brian Mundubile and his Vice President Makebi Zulu, vividly echoes a landmark moment in Zambian politics.
With a clear campaign message of putting all marginalised citizens at the center of national development and restoring people’s freedoms, today’s event recalls the historic 1991 campaign launch of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) in the same city.
That campaign marked a dramatic turning point when the MMD swept to victory with an overwhelming majority, ending years of one-party rule and ushering in a new era of political pluralism.
Kitwe’s significance lies not just in its geographic position but in its capacity to mobilize the masses and reflect the prevailing political moods across Zambia.
The large turnout for the NRPUP launch is a testament to Kitwe’s continuing legacy as a cradle for political change and public engagement.
What people witnessed today, highlights the national mood to galvanize grassroots support for the change of government in August.
As the nation watched the campaign launch unfold, it was clear that the streets and squares were unmistakably pointing to the political narrative of inevitable change.
The city, once again lived to its legacy, a vibrant symbol of Zambia’s democratic evolution—where on June 13, 2026, history, political expression, and citizen activism converged.
With what we have seen today, we can safely say, the game is over in as much as the election campaign has just started.