Kawambwa, Zambia – 14th August, 2026 – Kawambwa District on Thursday, 13th August 2026, joined the rest of the country in holding General Elections, with thousands of registered voters across the district taking to various polling stations to exercise their constitutional right and participate in democratic governance.
Polling stations opened at 06:00 hours in line with Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) guidelines, with voters forming long queues as early as 05:30 hours, demonstrating high civic enthusiasm and commitment to democracy.
The voting process across the district was generally orderly, peaceful and transparent. Voter identification and verification was smooth, and the secrecy of the ballot was upheld in all polling stations visited.
Security personnel from the Zambia Police Service were deployed to maintain law and order, while polling staff, party agents and accredited monitors and observers were present to ensure credibility of the process.
Voter turnout was impressive, with large numbers of women, youths and the elderly participating. Citizens conducted themselves in a mature manner, reflecting the democratic maturity for which Kawambwa District is known.
Polling stations closed at 18:00 hours, with voters who were already in the queue allowed to cast their votes. Counting of ballots commenced immediately after closure in the presence of agents and observers.
Kawambwa Town Council congratulates all participating citizens for exercising their constitutional right.
