Frank Tayali
Frank Tayali | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Transport and Logistics | |
| In office 7 September 2021 – 15 May 2026 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Preceded by | Mutotwe Kafwaya |
| Member of the National Assembly for Ndola Central | |
| In office August 2021 – May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Emmanuel Mulenga |
| Succeeded by | Emmanuel Mulenga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 January 1975 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia |
| Occupation | Politician |
Frank Museba Tayali (born 13 January 1975) is a Zambian politician.[1][2][3] He served as the member of parliament for Ndola Central from August 2021 to May 2026, during which he served as the Minister of Transport and Logistics.[1] He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). He holds Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering[1] and a Law Degree (LLB).[1]
Political Career
Frank Tayali was the United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate in Ndola Central Constituency at the 2021 general election and he was elected.[1] After the UPND won the presidential election in August 2021, Tayali was appointed as the Minister of Transport and Logistics by President Hakainde Hichilema the following month.[4][5]
Ahead of the 2026 general election to happen in August 2026, Tayali was adopted as the UPND candidate to recontest the Ndola Central parliamentary seat[6] and he finished second at the election, with Emmanuel Mulenga (his predecessor) of the Resolute Party winning the parliamentary seat.[7][8]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Frank Tayali | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ "Ministers | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ "Cabinet". ZambiaInvest. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Nominated Candidates - Electoral Commission of Zambia
- ↑ "Zambia : The Night The Big Names Fell". 2026-08-16. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
- ↑ Phiri, Namo (2026-08-16). "More bigwigs tumble as Iris, Jay Jay's sister Pauline Banda go to Parley". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-08-18.