Gary Nkombo
Gary Nkombo | |
|---|---|
 Gary Nkombo in 2023 | |
| Minister of Local Government and Rural Development | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Member of the National Assembly for Mazabuka Central | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gary Chilala Nkombo 1 March 1965 Mazabuka, Zambia |
| Political party | United Party for National Development |
| Children | 3 |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Nkombo is a teacher by profession, a politician and a businessman. He is married and has two sons and a daughter.
References
[edit]- ^ "Nkombo Launches CDF Guidelines". 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Gary Nkombo Parliamentary History".
- ^ "Gary G Nkombo, Minister - Local Government and Rural Development (Sep-2021)". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Local Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo directed to issue a comprehensive ministerial statement". 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo visits former prison cell". 25 January 2015.
- ^ "Nkombo apologises to 'Kachasu' distiller". 12 April 2015.