Chiefs from Lukashya Constituency in Kasama District of Northern Province have commended President Hakainde Hichilema for development programmes being implemented across the country.
The traditional leaders acknowledged what they described as continued delivery of development in various parts of Zambia without regional exclusion.
According to Northern Province Principal Public Relations Officer Sandra Mulenga, the chiefs cited government initiatives such as the increased Constituency Development Fund (CDF), the social cash transfer programme, and the provision of free education as some of the policies contributing to development at community level.
Ms Mulenga said the traditional leaders noted that all provinces were benefiting from government development programmes currently being implemented.
“They also appealed to councillors and Members of Parliament in their areas to effectively translate government policies into tangible development within their constituencies,” she said.
The chiefs made the remarks during a meeting held by Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga with traditional leaders from Lukashya Constituency.
Mr Mulenga said government remained focused on empowering communities through sustainable economic activities, job creation, and prudent use of public resources.
He urged traditional leaders to continue supporting government programmes by working closely with local leadership to ensure development initiatives reach households across their communities.
CDF was started by the MMD. Credit to MMD. Simply increasing the amount by UPND cant be deemed that they have worked. It is the same money which was disbursed by central government then that has just been decentralised now, nothing spectacular has changed here.
Chiefs were built palaces but their subjects continue to wallow in grass thatched leaking mud houses. Who is ever going to speak for these suffering people?