Jack Mwiimbu | |
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Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security | |
Assumed office 2021 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Kampyongo |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacob Mwiimbu 23 July 1959 Monze,Zambia |
Education | University of Zambia |
Occupation | Politician |
Jacob Mwiimbu is a Zambian lawyer and politician who is a member of the United Party for National Development. [1] He was appointed Minister of Home Affairs by President Hakainde Hichilema in September 2021. [1] He is the current Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security of Zambia and the member of parliament for Monze constituency. [1] [2]
Mwiimbu was born on July 23,1959,in Monze,Zambia. He attended Ahmadiyya Primary School and Monze Secondary School,then studied law at the University of Zambia,graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. He also obtained a Legal Practitioners' Qualifying Examination (LPQE) certificate.
Mwiimbu became a lawyer and later joined the United Party for National Development (UPND). In September 2021,President Hakainde Hichilema appointed him Minister of Home Affairs.
Mwiimbu is the member of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and has been elected as the Member of Parliament for Monze Constituency. [3] He was appointed as the Minister of Home Affairs by President Hakainde Hichilema in September 2021. He has also served as the Chairperson of the Committee on Legal Affairs,Governance,Human Rights,Gender Matters,and Child Affairs. He has been an advocate for democracy,human rights,and the rule of law,working to improve the lives of the Zambian people. [4] [5]
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