Peter Kapala

Peter Kapala
Minister of Electricity
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 2026
Member of the National Assembly for Chifunabuli South
Incumbent
Assumed office
16 August 2026
Preceded bySeat created
Minister of Energy
In office
7 September 2021 – 19 July 2024
PresidentHakainde Hichilema
Preceded byMathew Nkhuwa
Succeeded byMakozo Chikote
Minister of Fisheries and Livestock
In office
20 July 2024 – 15 May 2026
Preceded byMakozo Chikote
Succeeded byOlive Chiboola
Personal details
Born
Livingstone, Zambia
PartyUnited Party for National Development
EducationUniversity of Zambia
OccupationPolitician, engineer

Peter Chibwe Kapala (born in 28 March 1958) is a Zambian politician. He is the current Minister of Electricity and the current member of parliament for Chifunabuli South. He was the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock from 20 July 2024 to 15 May 2026 and the Minister of Energy from 7 September 2021 to 19 July 2024 as a nominated member of parliament. He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). He holds a Master's in Civil and Structural Engineering and a Technician Certificate.

Political career

Peter Kapala was nominated to parliament in September 2021 by President Hakainde Hichilema and was appointed as the Minister of Energy. On 19 July 2024, Kapala was appointed as the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, thereby exchanging ministries with Makozo Chikote.

In May 2026, the United Party for National Development adopted Peter Kapala to be their parliamentary candidate in Chifunabuli South at the 2026 general election and he was elected at the election in August 2026. In October 2026, he was appointed as the Minister of Electricity.

References

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  6. ↑ "Ministers | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
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  9. ↑ Tutu, Arnold (2026-07-19). "President Seeks Fresh Mandate in Chifunabuli - ZNBC". ZNBC. Archived from the original on 2026-07-19. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  10. ↑ Nominated Candidates - Electoral Commission of Zambia