Peter Chibwe Kapala is a Zambian politician.[1][2] He is the current Minister of Fisheries and Livestock of Zambia[3] and a nominated member of parliament.[1][2][4] He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND).[1] He holds a Master's in Civil and Structural Engineering and a Technician Certificate.[1][2]

Peter Kapala
Minister of Energy
In office
7 September 2021  19 July 2024
PresidentHakainde Hichilema
Preceded byMathew Nkhuwa
Succeeded byMakozo Chikote
Minister of Fisheries and Livestock
Assumed office
20 July 2024
Preceded byMakozo Chikote
Nominated Member of the National Assembly
Assumed office
7 September 2021
Personal details
Born
PartyUnited Party for National Development
University of Zambia
OccupationPolitician, engineer

Political Career

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Peter Kapala was nominated to parliament in September 2021 by President Hakainde Hichilema and was appointed as the Minister of Energy.[5][6] On 19 July 2024, Kapala was appointed as the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, thereby exchanging ministries with Makozo Chikote.[3]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Peter Chibwe Kapala | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ministers | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  3. 1 2 "HH moves Kapala to Livestock, as Chikote takes over Energy". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  4. "Cabinet". ZambiaInvest. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  5. gregkawere (2021-09-11). "Zambian President Hichilema's 1st cabinet – 25 ministers (21 males & 4 females)". Povo News. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  6. "HH Names Full Cabinet, Appoints New BOZ Governor". Open Zambia. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2025-08-10.