Stafford Mulusa | |
|---|---|
| Elected member of the National Assembly of Zambia | |
| Assumed office August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Dawson Kafwaya |
| Constituency | Solwezi Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 February 1975 |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Profession | Businessman,Politician |
Stafford Mulusa (born 5 February 1975) is a Zambian businessman and politician who has served as the Government Chief Whip in the National Assembly of Zambia since August 2021. [1] He represents the Solwezi Central constituency in parliament as a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND),first elected in 2016. [1]
Mulusa holds a qualification in business management with experience as a businessman outside of politics. [1]
Mulusa was first elected to represent Solwezi Central in the 2016 general election as the UPND candidate and was re-elected at the 2021 general election. [1] Upon his return to parliament,he was appointed Government Chief Whip,responsible for managing government business and legislative agenda within the Assembly. [1]
He has held active roles on key parliamentary committees,including the House Business Committee,Committee on Privileges and Absences,and the Standing Orders Committee. [1]
In January 2024,MP Mulusa announced that the government had allocated K2.4 million for the construction of a concrete bridge over the Mutanda River in his constituency,emphasizing the critical need for improved infrastructure to support schooling and commerce. [2]
He also engaged with community stakeholders during the Kansanshi Mine expansion,highlighting job creation,environmental stewardship,and local contractor participation. [3]
In April 2022,Mulusa forecast that the UPND would remain in power for over 20 years,citing the effective implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and widespread rural support. [4]
He has also publicly condemned misinformation propagated by opposition parties and encouraged media responsibility and parliamentary decorum. [5] In June 2025,he criticized disruptive behavior by MPs in the chamber,stating such conduct gives a poor example to young people and undermines parliamentary discipline. [6]
In September 2023,Stafford Mulusa was involved in a serious road accident alongside Permanent Secretary Naomi Tetamashimba. The vehicle was struck by another car,resulting in injuries to both officials. They were treated at Kabwe Central Hospital and later transferred to University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. [7]