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 | |
| In office 20 July 2024 – 15 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Makozo Chikote |
| Member of the National Assembly for Chifunabuli South | |
| Assumed office 16 August 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| 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] He is the current member of parliament for Chifunabuli South.[2] He was the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock from 20 July 2024 to 15 May 2026[3] and the Minister of Energy from 7 September 2021 to 19 July 2024[1] as a nominated member of parliament. 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][4]
Political Career
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][8] and he was elected at the election in August 2026.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Peter Chibwe Kapala | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- 1 2 Jere, Joshua (16 August 2026). "UPND's Peter Kapala Wins Chifunabuli South With 10,496 Votes". ZNBC. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- 1 2 "HH moves Kapala to Livestock, as Chikote takes over Energy". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ↑ "Ministers | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. 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.
- ↑ Nominated Candidates - Electoral Commission of Zambia