About 500 uniformed officers have been deployed to Mfuwe Constituency in Lavushimanda District, Muchinga Province, ahead of the parliamentary by-election scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025.
The deployment includes officers from the Zambia Police Service, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, and Council Police.
Muchinga Province Police Commanding Officer Dennis Moola confirmed the deployment during a media briefing held at the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Church in Mununga. He said the number of officers is adequate to guarantee public safety throughout the electoral process.
“This is to ensure total security for people, materials and property before, during and after the election,” said Moola. He added that officers have been strategically positioned across the constituency to respond quickly to any incidents.
The by-election comes at a time of high political activity in the area, and authorities are taking steps to prevent violence, voter intimidation and the destruction of electoral materials.
Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Commissioner Major General Vincent Mukanda (Rtd) welcomed the presence of law enforcement. He stressed that peaceful elections depend on strong collaboration between the ECZ, police, and local communities.
“Security is an essential pillar of the electoral process,” said Mukanda. “We are confident that with the support of the deployed officers, voters in Mfuwe will exercise their democratic rights without fear.”
The ECZ has also engaged local stakeholders to promote voter education, ensure transparency, and encourage peaceful participation in the by-election.
The Mfuwe seat became vacant earlier this year, triggering the upcoming vote. Several political parties have fielded candidates, and the area has seen a surge in campaign activity in recent weeks.
With security and electoral preparations in place, authorities say they are ready to deliver a free, fair and peaceful by-election in Mfuwe.