Esther Lungu | |
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| First Lady of Zambia | |
| In office January 25, 2015 – August 24, 2021 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Charlotte Scott |
| Succeeded by | Mutinta Hichilema |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 June 1961 |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 6 |
Esther Nyawa Lungu (born 2 June 1961) is a Zambian politician and public figure. She is also the widow of former President of Zambia Edgar Lungu. She was raised as a Catholic, but she and her husband are now Baptists. Lungu has campaigned against child marriage during her tenure as First Lady. She is the Chairman and mentor of Esther Lungu Foundation formed on December 2015 to empower women and children of Zambia. In May 2024, Esther Lungu was arrested for fraud.
