| Gary Nkombo | |
| Caption: | Gary Nkombo in 2023 |
| Children: | 3 |
| Birth Place: | Mazabuka, Zambia |
| Birth Date: | 1 March 1965 |
| Birth Name: | Gary Chilala Nkombo |
| Order: | Minister of Local Government and Rural Development |
| Term Start: | 2021 |
| Order2: | Member of the National Assembly for Mazabuka Central |
| Term Start2: | 2006 |
| Party: | United Party for National Development |
Gary Chilala Nkombo (born 1 March 1965) is a Zambian politician and businessman. He is Zambia's current Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.[1]
Nkombo was first elected as an MP in the 2006 Zambian general election representing Mazabuka Central in the National Assembly as a member of the United Party for National Development. He was again elected MP in the 2011, 2016 and 2021 Zambian general elections.[2]
In September 2021,[3] Nkombo was appointed Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.[4] [5]
| Year (s) | Position | Area served | Political Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 - 2011 | Member of Parliament | Mazabuka Central | United Party for National Development |
| 2011 - 2016 | |||
| 2016 - 2021 | |||
| 2021 - | |||
| 2021 - | Minister of Local Government and Rural Development | N/A |
In 2022, Nkombo forced a woman brewing kachasu to drink it with her children. After a video circulated on social media, many people expressed disappointment in the minister. A few days later, he apologised to the family and was forgiven.[6]
Nkombo is a teacher by profession, a politician and a businessman. He is married and has two sons and a daughter.