About the City Council of Kitwe
LET US BUILD A CITY
Our Commitment to Kitwe
Kitwe City Council is dedicated to delivering quality services, fostering sustainable development, and improving the quality of life for all residents. Through transparent governance and community engagement, we work tirelessly to build a vibrant, prosperous city for current and future generations.
Our Core Functions
Governance & Administration
We provide leadership through clear policies and bylaws that ensure accountable, effective, and transparent governance.
Service Provision
From sanitation and waste management to roads, street lighting, and public facilities — we deliver essential services that keep Kitwe running smoothly.
Urban & Rural Planning
We guide sustainable development by managing land use, zoning, and building regulations to ensure orderly growth for present and future generations.
Revenue Generation
Through rates, fees, and rentals, we generate resources that are reinvested into community services and infrastructure development.
Community Development
We support social and economic well-being through initiatives in education, health, youth support, women's empowerment, and poverty reduction.
Public Participation
We engage residents and stakeholders, ensuring that the voice of the community is central in decision-making and service delivery.
Vision, Mission & Values
Our Vision
To have a diversified and vibrant economy that will foster economic growth, wealth creation, social investment, and human development and create an enabling environment for sustainable social economic development.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life of the people of Kitwe through the development of a sustainable economic environment and the provision of quality affordable social services and infrastructure, with the active participation of all stakeholders.
Our Values
We are committed to efficient service delivery, honesty, integrity, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption. We promote accountability, good governance, and democracy in all our services.
Council Leadership
HON. JOHN DOE
MP — KAMFINSA
HON. JOHN DOE
MP — WUSAKILE
HON. JOHN DOE
MP — CHIMWEMWE
HON. JOHN DOE
MP — NKANA
HON. JOHN DOE
MP — KWACHA
Council Departments
Engineering Services
Objective: To effectively implement, coordinate, and monitor developmental programs in the district to reduce inequalities.
- Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
- Quantity Surveying
- Fire & Rescue Services
- Maintenance of Parks & Gardens
- Road & Drainage Maintenance
Department of Planning
Objective: To effectively implement, coordinate, and monitor developmental programs in the district to reduce inequalities.
- Development Permits
- Land Subdivision / Consolidation
- Change of Land Use
- Billboard Approval
- Beacon Identification / Replacement
- Recommendation Letters
Department of Legal Services
Objective: To provide legal advice on all issues affecting the Council and ensure effective land administration.
- Litigation
- Title Preparation & Registration (Deeds & Registry)
- Records & Mail Management (Registry)
- Licensing for Businesses
Housing & Social Services
Services Offered:
- Public fee-paying toilets and showers
- Applications for open market stands and shops
- Applications for changing ownership of shops or plots in settlements
- Upgrading of unplanned settlements
- Allocation of bus slots and market stalls
Human Resource & Administration
Focus: Managing human capital to improve employment experience and meet future demands.
- Employee recruitment and selection
- Staff training and development
- Performance management and appraisal
- Marriage registration services
- HR advisory and governance support
- Payroll and records management
Public Health & Environmental Services
Objective: To safeguard public health through inspections, disease prevention and environmental management.
- Health Inspections & Compliance Permits
- Food Handler Certification
- Solid Waste Management
- Burial / Cremation Permits
- Disease Prevention & Control
Get in Touch
Visit the Civic Centre or reach out — we're here to serve you.
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