Area
- Province
- LUAPULA
- District
- MANSA
- Constituency
- MANSA EAST
- Ward
- NAMWANDWE
About
Matota Nelly is a vibrant, community-focused young leader and media professional contesting as an Independent Candidate for Ward Councillor in Namwandwe Ward, located in the Mansa East Constituency of Luapula Province. Transitioning from a prominent career as a radio reporter and communications officer at K-FM Radio, she entered politics driven by a "greater purpose" to elevate youth and female representation in civic leadership. Running under the slogan "New Hands for Our Ward," Matota positions herself as an accessible, independent agent of change who bridges the gap between everyday grassroots residents and the Mansa District Council.
Education
Nelly Matota possesses a strong, multi-disciplinary educational background that equips her with the analytical tools needed for public service and local governance. Fueled by a childhood passion for civic education and current affairs, she pursued higher education to obtain a specialized qualification in Public Administration, which gave her a foundational understanding of municipal frameworks and public policy. Complementing this administration background, she is also pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, blending technical governance capabilities with practical economic management skills to oversee community development projects effectively.
Priorities
At the center of Nelly Matota’s campaign agenda is a focus on essential municipal infrastructure, public safety, and women's economic advancement. Recognizing the structural gaps in Namwandwe Ward, her immediate priorities include expanding clean water networks, installing solar streetlights to protect traders, and improving township feeder roads. Drawing on her extensive background as a country programs coordinator for women’s advocacy networks, she champions absolute transparency in the use of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to support youth entrepreneurship, provide financial literacy programs, and fund market-stall upgrades for local women