| Gary Nkombo | |
|---|---|
 Gary Nkombo in 2023 | |
| Minister of Local Government and Rural Development | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Member of the National Assembly for Mazabuka Central | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gary Chilala Nkombo (1965-03-01) 1 March 1965 (age 59) 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.
Career
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.
In September 2021, Nkombo was appointed Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.
| 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 |
Controversy
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.
Personal life
Nkombo is a teacher by profession, a politician and a businessman. He is married and has two sons and a daughter.
References
- "Nkombo Launches CDF Guidelines". 10 February 2022.
- "Gary Nkombo Parliamentary History".
- "Gary G Nkombo, Minister - Local Government and Rural Development (Sep-2021)". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- "Local Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo directed to issue a comprehensive ministerial statement". 24 February 2022.
- "Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Gary Nkombo visits former prison cell". 25 January 2015.
- "Nkombo apologises to 'Kachasu' distiller". 12 April 2015.