"Edith was not selected as the UPND candidate for Siavonga in the upcoming elections. While that chapter didn't go as we hoped, her commitment to Zambia's progress remains as strong as ever.
She continues to be a huge supporter of President Hakainde Hichilema, who has done so much to move our country forward. Edith will actively campaign for his re-election and will lend her energy wherever the party needs her skills and presence on the ground.
In the meantime, her focus returns to where it's always been — serving her community directly. She runs a school where 157 children depend on her leadership every day. That work doesn't stop.
She's also tackling one of Siavonga's biggest challenges head-on: the unreliable council water supply. Every single day, she pumps at least 5,000 liters of clean water for local residents who would otherwise go without.
Beyond that, Edith has seen firsthand how technology can transform lives. After installing a Starlink Wi-Fi system in Kanyalili — one of Siavonga's most populated but least developed areas — something remarkable happened. What had been sliding toward despair and substance abuse found a new outlet. Young people discovered creativity through entertainment and online exploration. Small businesses started emerging. That one connection created real hope and opportunity.
She plans to replicate that success elsewhere in Zambia as soon as the right location is found.
Looking further ahead, Edith and her team are registering an NGO in Lusaka to formalize their development work. With support from well-wishers, they're pursuing funding for drip irrigation systems and expanded education in the Gwembe Valley. The goal is clear: tap into the underground aquifers, bring water to the land, grow crops, and lift nearly 50,000 people out of grinding poverty.
For Edith, nothing matters more than helping her fellow Zambians build better lives. Politics is one path, but service has always been the mission. She's regrouping now, refocusing her energy, and continuing the work that truly transforms communities.
Zambia needs more leaders like her — people who serve whether they hold a title or not."
