2 of the 3 Mufulira MPs sworn in

Two newly elected Members of Parliament in the Mufulira district have officially assumed their roles as members of the Mufulira Municipal Council following a formal swearing-in ceremony conducted at the Mufulira Magistrate Court. The event marked a critical administrative step in integrating national legislative representatives into local governance structures within the Copperbelt Province. Presided over by Resident Magistrate Mercy Chabu, the ceremony saw the official swearing-in of Honourable Edward Chomba, Member of Parliament for Kankoyo Constituency, and Honourable Elijah Biyete, Member of Parliament for Mufulira Central Constituency. Meanwhile, the legislator for Kantanshi Constituency is expected to take the oath at a later date as local authorities finalize the full composition of the municipal leadership. This integration of MPs into council proceedings is aligned with legal provisions designed to bridge the gap between national policy-making and local development execution. By sitting on the municipal council, parliamentarians are expected to directly coordinate with local civic leaders, enhance transparency, and streamline the implementation of community-driven projects funded through instruments like the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Local government officials have repeatedly emphasized the need for unified cooperation among leaders irrespective of political affiliations to spur economic recovery and infrastructure expansion in the mining town. Mufulira, historically dependent on the copper mining sector, faces unique socio-economic hurdles that require concerted collaboration between municipal authorities and parliamentary representatives. The conclusion of these local swearing-in ceremonies paves the way for the full operationalization of council committees. Residents and stakeholders in Mufulira remain optimistic that the dual roles played by their MPs will translate to accelerated developmental milestones and improved service delivery acr