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