Gary Nkombo

Gary Nkombo
Gary Nkombo in 2023
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development
Incumbent
Assumed office
2021
Member of the National Assembly for Mazabuka Central
Incumbent
Assumed office
2006
Personal details
Born
Gary Chilala Nkombo

(1965-03-01) 1 March 1965 (age 59)
Mazabuka, Zambia
Political partyUnited Party for National Development
Children3

Gary Chilala Nkombo (born 1 March 1965) is a Zambian politician and businessman. He is Zambia's current Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.[1]

Career

Nkombo was first elected as an MP in the 2006 Zambian general election representing Mazabuka Central in the National Assembly as a member of the United Party for National Development. He was again elected MP in the 2011, 2016 and 2021 Zambian general elections.[2]

In September 2021,[3] Nkombo was appointed Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.[4][5]

Year (s) Position Area served Political Party
2006 - 2011 Member of Parliament Mazabuka Central United Party for National Development
2011 - 2016
2016 - 2021
2021 -
2021 - Minister of Local Government and Rural Development N/A

Controversy

In 2022, Nkombo forced a woman brewing kachasu to drink it with her children. After a video circulated on social media, many people expressed disappointment in the minister. A few days later, he apologised to the family and was forgiven.[6]

Personal life

Nkombo is a teacher by profession, a politician and a businessman. He is married and has two sons and a daughter.

References

  1. ^ "Nkombo Launches CDF Guidelines". 10 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Gary Nkombo Parliamentary History".
  3. ^ "Gary G Nkombo, Minister - Local Government and Rural Development (Sep-2021)". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Local Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo directed to issue a comprehensive ministerial statement". 24 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo visits former prison cell". 25 January 2015.
  6. ^ "Nkombo apologises to 'Kachasu' distiller". 12 April 2015.