For some reason, it seems that women face more criticism than men. It’s well-known that women in politics around the world encounter unique challenge… - Chishala Kateka

Every society has seven key pillars that shape its culture: the financial/business sector, education, family, religion, entertainment and arts, media, and government. While all of these are significant, government and religion are the most influential. If I had to choose only one, it would be government, as its impact reaches all these areas swiftly and decisively. When individuals who are ill-equipped assume government leadership, the consequences can be devastating, affecting generations. The dependency syndrome we see today can be traced back to the era of the one-party state. In short, more capable people need to step forward to serve at this level, or we risk being led by those lacking the necessary competence. That’s precisely what I’m striving to do.

I feel I’ve reached a point in my life where I find greater fulfillment in what I’m doing now than ever before. I believe I can make a positive impact on a wider circle of people than in any of my previous roles.

Many people join the ruling party to secure government contracts or make money. There were high expectations for the UPND, but much of their programming has been marked by confusion. "If the new dawn government chooses to follow in the footsteps of previous political parties, we can expect the same outcomes. In reality, not much has changed; what we are witnessing is a continuation of the same issues."