Peter Kapala
Peter Kapala | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Energy | |
| In office 7 September 2021 – 19 July 2024 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Preceded by | Mathew Nkhuwa |
| Succeeded by | Makozo Chikote |
| Minister of Fisheries and Livestock | |
| Assumed office 20 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Makozo Chikote |
| Nominated Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 7 September 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia |
| Occupation | Politician, engineer |
Peter Chibwe Kapala is a Zambian politician.[1][2] He is the current Minister of Fisheries and Livestock of Zambia[3] and a nominated member of parliament.[1][2][4] He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND).[1] He holds a Master's in Civil and Structural Engineering and a Technician Certificate.[1][2]
Political Career
[edit]Peter Kapala was nominated to parliament in September 2021 by President Hakainde Hichilema and was appointed as the Minister of Energy.[5][6] On 19 July 2024, Kapala was appointed as the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, thereby exchanging ministries with Makozo Chikote.[3]
In May 2026, the United Party for National Development adopted Peter Kapala to be their parliamentary candidate in Chifunabuli South at the 2026 general election.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Peter Chibwe Kapala | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- 1 2 3 "Ministers | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- 1 2 "HH moves Kapala to Livestock, as Chikote takes over Energy". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ↑ "Cabinet". ZambiaInvest. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ gregkawere (2021-09-11). "Zambian President Hichilema's 1st cabinet – 25 ministers (21 males & 4 females)". Povo News. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ↑ "HH Names Full Cabinet, Appoints New BOZ Governor". Open Zambia. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ Tutu, Arnold (2026-07-19). "President Seeks Fresh Mandate in Chifunabuli - ZNBC". ZNBC. Archived from the original on 2026-07-19. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
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