Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba facts for kids

Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba, born on March 15, 1959, is a well-known businessman and politician from Zambia. He has held important roles in the Zambian government and in different political parties. His career includes serving as a Member of Parliament and a government minister. He has also been a leader in major political groups.

Who is Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba?

Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba was born in 1959. He is known for his work in business before he entered politics. In Zambia, a politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for the country.

His Political Journey

Mr. Mwamba started his political career by becoming a Member of Parliament. This means he was chosen by people in his area, Kasama Central, to represent them. He served in this role from 2009 to 2016. As a Member of Parliament, he helped make laws for Zambia.

Serving as a Minister

From 2011 to 2013, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba held a very important job. He was the Minister of Defence for Zambia. This role meant he was in charge of the country's military and its safety. He worked under President Michael Sata, who was the leader of the Patriotic Front party at that time.

Changing Political Parties

In politics, people sometimes change which party they belong to. Mr. Mwamba was first part of the Patriotic Front party. In February 2014, he left this party. Later, in July 2015, he decided to support the main opposition party. This was the United Party for National Development (UPND).

In June 2016, he was chosen for a big role. He became the "running mate" for the UPND candidate, Hakainde Hichilema. A running mate is the person who runs for Vice President alongside the presidential candidate in an election. They ran together in the August 2016 presidential election. However, in 2019, he returned to the Patriotic Front party.