From Munali to the UK Diaspora: The Evolution of Lillian Mutambo’s Transnational Advocacy

Sat Oct. 16, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Lillian Mutambo’s political career began with direct community-level organizing in Zambia ahead of the 2021 General Election. After returning from the UK, she sought the UPND nomination for the Munali Constituency under the campaign slogan “Shape You Munali,” engaging in local economic empowerment initiatives such as distributing eggs to help youth and women start small businesses. Following intra-party selection disputes and friction within the UPND, Mutambo broke away to contest the seat as an Independent candidate in 2021, marking her formal entry into parliamentary politics. Continue reading →