Honorable Andrew Tayengwa | |
|---|---|
| Elected member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Constituency | Kabwata |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Tayengwa 3 March 1975 Zambia |
| Political party | United Party for National Development |
Andrew Tayengwa is a Zambian politician and Member of Parliament for Kabwata Constituency. A member of the United Party for National Development,he was elected to the position in 2022. [1] [2] [3]
Tayengwa has been a member of the ruling United Party For National Development in Kabwata constituency since 2018. In 2022,following the passing of Levy Mkandawire in a road accident,the party adopted him on its ticket to contest the election. He contested and won against the Patriotic Front’s candidate Clement Tembo. [4]
He was announced winner days later on February 4,2022 with 13574 votes against PF’s Clement Tembo. [5]
He serves in the Zambian Parliament's parliamentary standing committees,including the Committee on Agriculture,Lands and Natural Resources and the Committee on Media,Information and Communications Technology.[ citation needed ] [6]
Tayengwa is an accountant by profession. He holds a diploma in accountancy. [6]