Elvis Nkandu

Honorable Minister
Elvis Nkandu
Nkandu in 2022
Minister of Youth, Sports and Art
In office
2021–2026
Member of Parliament
In office
2021–2026
ConstituencyKaputa
Personal details
Born (1971-12-31) 31 December 1971 (age 52)
Zambia
Political partyUnited Party for National Development

Elvis Chishala Nkandu (born 31 December 1971) is a Zambian politician who currently serves as Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts. In 2021, he was elected as member of parliament for Kaputa.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Nkandu was born in Northern Zambia on 31 December 1971. He holds a diploma in management and administration.[4]

Career

He is a member of Zambia's ruling United Party for National Development. In August 2021, he contested and won a parliamentary seat for Kaputa. He was later appointed minister of youths and sport by President Hichilema that year.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/9122 Parliament of Zambia
  2. ^ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/nkandu-canes-faz/ Nkandu canes Faz
  3. ^ https://www.times.co.zm/?p=123928 Times of Zambia
  4. ^ https://www.mysa.gov.zm/?page_id=1798 Ministry of youths and sport
  5. ^ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/2000-youths-earn-internship/ Daily Mail
  6. ^ https://www.times.co.zm/?p=123928 Nkandu Reassures