Honorable Minister Elvis Nkandu | |
|---|---|
 Nkandu in 2022 | |
| Minister of Youth, Sports and Art | |
| In office 2021–2026 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 2021–2026 | |
| Constituency | Kaputa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1971 Zambia |
| Political party | United Party for National Development |
Elvis Chishala Nkandu (born 31 December 1971) is a Zambian politician who currently serves as Minister of Youth,Sport and Arts. In 2021,he was elected as member of parliament for Kaputa. [1] [2] [3]
Nkandu was born in Northern Zambia on 31 December 1971. He holds a diploma in management and administration. [4]
He is a member of Zambia's ruling United Party for National Development. In August 2021,he contested and won a parliamentary seat for Kaputa. He was later appointed minister of youths and sport by President Hichilema that year. [5] [6]
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