UPND Deputy Chairperson for Elections Likando Mufalali says the party will introspect on the Chawama by-election loss, acknowledging that some areas may have been underrated. He adds that lessons from the by-election will guide UPND in addressing possible loopholes ahead of the Kasama mayoral race. The Chawama parliamentary by-election was held on January 15, 2026, where Bright Nundwe of the Tonse Alliance representing a coalition of the FDD and PF members emerged victorious. He secured the seat by a margin of 1,543 votes. While campaigns were intense and the outcome surprised some political officials, government described the process as a demonstration of democratic peace. Reacting to the outcome on Friday, Mufalali said the party will look at the mistakes that...
