Area
- Province
- LUSAKA
- District
- RUFUNSA
Results
Vote details pending · As of Aug 15, 2026 10:30
Winner Official result (ECZ)
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Ireen Chikatula is a prominent Zambian social justice advocate, public health practitioner, and community leader who is contesting as the United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate for Council Chairperson of Rufunsa District. She is widely recognized for her extensive grassroots work in gender equality and rural development.Core Profile SummaryCurrent Political Move: Officially adopted by the ruling UPND to run for the head of the Rufunsa District Council.NGO Leadership: Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Empowerment Initiative for Rural Women and Adolescents (EIRWA), a non-profit focusing on leadership training and economic coaching for women.Global Recognitions: Selected as an Obama Foundation Africa Leader (2023) and named a One Young World Peace Ambassador (2022).Advisory Roles: Has served as a temporary advisory expert for major international bodies, including the World Health Organization (WHO-HRP) and the UN Spotlight Initiative.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) in Social Justice and Community Action (Merit) – Completed via The University of Edinburgh. Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Development Studies with Public Administration – Graduated from The University of Zambia (UNZA). Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences – Obtained from the Chainama College of Health Sciences.
Priorities
Public Accountability: Instituting grounded listening systems to make the local council strictly answerable to local dwellers. Equitable Education & Welfare: Overseeing fair Constituency Development Fund (CDF) investments to expand secondary school and mentoring programs like Binti Shupavu for rural adolescent youths. Inclusive Ward Planning: Erasing the developmental gap between distant agricultural areas (like Nyangwena) and urban hubs.Economic Empowerment: Elevating trade opportunities and business coaching for local female farmers and entrepreneurs.