Kuomboka-Kufuluhela Committee National Chairperson, Nathaniel Mubukwanu has called for unity among the local people and the tourists before, during and after the 2026 Kuomboka traditional Ceremony of the Lozi people of Western Province.
Speaking during the Kuomboka-Kufuluhela Committee preparatory meeting held at Country Lodge in Mongu district, Mr Mubukwanu called on residents to reflect on issues that promote peaceful co-existence and mutual respect among the Province’s diverse ethnic communities.
Mr Mubukwanu noted that unity remains essential to preserving the cultural integrity and national value of the Kuomboka and the country’s other traditional ceremonies.
He further disclosed that several preparatory activities have been scheduled ahead of the event, including a fundraising dinner set to take place on 28th February, 2026 at Liseli Lodge in Mongu district.
”There are a lot of preparatory activities whose list is long if they are to be mentioned, that lead to the successful holding of the Kuomboka ceremony,’’ he said.
 Mr Mubukwanu extended an open invitation to all stakeholders and members of the public to actively participate in the preparations.
The Kuomboka-Kufuluhela Committee National Chairperson reiterated that the ceremony not only showcases the rich and predominant cultural heritage of the Lozi-speaking people but also reflects a profound response to the demands of nature, reinforcing its significance as both a cultural and environmental landmark in Zambia’s traditional landscape.
The Kuomboka Ceremony is the movement of Litunga of Western Province and his subjects from the capital palace in Lealui in the Zambezi FloodPlains to the upper land palace in Limulunga.
