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Citizens First (CF) is a Zambian political party founded on the principle that governance must prioritise the welfare, dignity, and prosperity of citizens above all else.
The party is led by its President, Harry Kalaba, supported by the Central Committee and has party structures across the 10 provinces of Zambia.
To build a united, industrialised, corruption-free Zambia where economic opportunities are accessible to all citizens.
The core values of the CF are;
Yes. CF has established provincial, district, constituency, and ward structures across Zambia’s ten provinces.
Citizens First prioritises:
Our full manifesto can be downloaded from the Manifesto section of this website
The party is funded through:
You can donate via:
Yes. The Citizens First was established on the premise of accountability and transparency, in this regard, the party seeks to operate with the highest level of transparency. Additionally, the party complies with Zambian electoral and financial regulations.
There is no minimum amount of contribution. The party appreciates and accepts any and every amount that is contributed.
We encourage contributors to make regular contributions, and we can facilitate the setting up of standing orders to ensure consistency in making contributions.
Yes. The CF Youth Wing mobilises and empowers young people for leadership, entrepreneurship, and civic participation.
Yes. The CF Women’s Wing promotes women’s leadership and participation in governance and economic development.
CF actively promotes youth, women, and persons with disabilities in leadership and adoption processes.
The CF has a deliberate program of mainstreaming women and youths in its political structures. It also takes an active approach of connecting them to organisations that encourage diversity as a means of enhancing their participation in politics.
Any citizen aged 18 and above is entitled to register as a voter. To stand as a Member of Parliament, a person must be at least 21 years old and hold a minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate.
Research and advocacy groups highlight several persistent challenges that the CF has been working with different institutions to address and improve the participation of women and youth in Zambian politics. These challenges include: