Jacob Jack Mwiimbu (born 23 July 1959) 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 and served up to 2026.[1] He was the member of parliament for Monze constituency from 2002 to 2026.[1][2]
Jack Mwiimbu | |
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.jpg) Jack Mwiimbu in 2023 | |
| Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security | |
| In office September 2021 – May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Kampyongo |
| Member of Parliament for Monze | |
| In office January 2002 – May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Suresh Desai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacob Jack Mwiimbu 23 July 1959 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Education | University of Zambia |
| Occupation | Politician |
Background
editEarly life and education
editMwiimbu 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).
Political career
editMwiimbu is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and was elected the Member of Parliament for Monze constituency at the 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 elections as the UPND candidate.[1][3] He was appointed as the Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security by President Hakainde Hichilema in September 2021.[4][5]
In April 2026, Monze constituency was split into two constituencies, namely Monze Central and Monze East. After 25 years as the Monze MP, Mwiimbu decided to stand as the UPND candidate for MP in Monze East at the 2026 general election to happen in August that year.[6][7][8][9] On 22 May 2026, it was announced that Mwiimbu's only challenger for the Monze East MP position had withdrawn, thereby declaring Mwiimbu as the elected MP for the new constituency in advance.[10][11]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Jacob Jack Mwiimbu | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ "Ministers | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ cfeditoren (2026-04-20). "Hon Jack Mwiimbu Begins First Term in Monze East". Zambia. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ gregkawere (2021-09-11). "Zambian President Hichilema's 1st cabinet – 25 ministers (21 males & 4 females)". Povo News. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ↑ "HH Names Full Cabinet, Appoints New BOZ Governor". Open Zambia. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ Mwansa, Ivy (2026-05-15). "MPs changing constituencies are unpopular, they fear defeat – Simutanyi". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Jack Mwiimbu named UPND candidate for Monze East - Mwebantu". 2026-05-19. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Tembo, Taonga (2026-04-21). "I'll contest, serve my first term in Monze East – Mwiimbu". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Munkombwe, Elijah (2026-05-19). "UPND re-adopts Mwiimbu, Tayali as Haimbe, Chonya drop out". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Munkombwe, Elijah (2026-05-24). "Number of unopposed UPND candidates shows we'll win August Polls – Mwiimbu". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Zambia : UPND Sweeps Unopposed Seats Before Polls Begin". Lusaka Times. 2026-05-23. Retrieved 2026-06-02.