United Kwacha Alliance reaffirms 2026 election bid, criticises UPND’s economic programmes

The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has confirmed its decision to contest the 2026 general elections as a coalition, positioning itself as a credible alternative to the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND).

Alliance Chairperson, Sakwiba Sikota, stated that UKA was established to address the concerns of Zambians frustrated with the government’s perceived failures to tackle pressing economic issues.

In a statement released on Friday in Lusaka, Sikota noted that the formation of UKA was driven by popular demand among Zambians who believed the UPND administration had failed to meet its campaign promises from the 2021 general elections.

Sikota argued that Zambians were increasingly disillusioned with the government’s inability to deliver on key promises and tackle economic hardships facing the nation.

“We reaffirm that UKA will continue existing as a people’s movement, mobilizing members across the country as we position ourselves as the only credible alternative to the UPND,” Sikota stated.

He added that the alliance remained committed to its core mission, values, and the vision upon which it was founded.

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Sikota accused the UPND government of failing to deliver on its pledge to reduce the cost of essential goods.

He specifically cited unfulfilled promises to lower the price of mealie-meal to K50 and petrol to K12 per liter, noting that these unkept promises had contributed to mounting discontent among Zambians.

“The UPND government has failed the Zambian people and reneged on its commitments,” Sikota said.

He called on the public to view UKA as the “only sure path to economic recovery and prosperity.”

Sikorsky argued that only a united opposition could effectively challenge the UPND and initiate the economic reforms necessary to uplift the country.

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