Maureen Mwanawasa

"We aim to establish a financially viable council that can cover its own salaries and build a solid capital base, allowing it to borrow and invest in infrastructure development."

"I envision a Lusaka City Council in the next five years that can contribute to the treasury through tax revenues."

"The role of the Mayor is now an executive position that requires election to office. As UPND, we want to ensure that the Mayors office serves the people of Lusaka. We are committed to improving water supply, enhancing road quality, and ensuring reliable electricity. Achieving these goals will involve restructuring Lusaka without completely displacing its residents, as has been seen in the past."

"You don’t need a magician or a prophet to see that PF has lost this election; the odds are stacked against them, and by Thursday, PF will be a thing of the past."

"PF should understand that no Zambian will enter a polling booth on an empty stomach to cast a vote for them unless something is seriously amiss. People are struggling to put food on the table, and life has become exceedingly expensive. You expect them to vote for you while they are hungry, after you contributed to their suffering? It simply doesn’t work that way."

"All around Lusaka, theres garbage everywhere, and this needs to change as soon as we take office this week. Our beautiful city cannot continue to be overwhelmed by litter."