Richard Kapita
Hon. Richard Kapita MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Mwinilunga West | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Kalenga |
| Succeeded by | Elijah Muchima |
| Nominated Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office September 2016 – May 2021 | |
| Provincial Minister for North-Western Province | |
| In office September 2016 – February 2018 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel Mubukwanu |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel Mubukwanu |
| Provincial Minister for Western Province | |
| In office February 2018 – May 2021 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel Mubukwanu |
| Succeeded by | Kapelwa Mbangweta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1955 |
| Party | UPND (1998-2015) PF (2015-) |
| Education | MBA |
| Profession | Politician |
Richard Masaiti Kapita (born 21 October 1955) is a Zambian politician who previously served as the member of parliament for Mwinilunga West from 2001 to 2006 and as the provincial minister for both North-Western Province and Western Province between September 2016 and May 2021. He is a member of the Patriotic Front (PF) and was previously a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND).
Political career
[edit]Kapita stood as the UPND candidate in Mwinilunga West constituency at the 2001 general election and was elected. He was a member of parliament until the term concluded in 2006.[1][2] He then became the UPND administrative vice president.[3][4]
In 2015, Kapita decided to leave the UPND in order to join the Patriotic Front.[5][6] After Edgar Lungu retained his position as President of Zambia at the 2016 general election, Kapita was listed as a nominated member of parliament in September 2016.[1][7][8][9] At the same time, he was appointed as the provincial minister for North-Western Province.[1][7][8][9] In February 2018, he was appointed the provincial minister for Western Province (thereby exchanging roles with Nathaniel Mubukwanu) until the term concluded in 2021.[1][10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Richard Masaiti Kapita | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Archived from the original on 14 August 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ Mupuchi, Speedwell (14 July 2006). "Zambia: Focus On the Bigger Picture, Kapita Urges UPND Members". AllAfrica. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : UPND without a Vice President after Kapita goes on indefinate leave". 23 March 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : Resignation of 2 UPND Mps unfortunate - Kapita". 9 August 2011. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "UPND Vice President, Richard Kapita defects to PF | Lusaka Voice". 16 May 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "UPND bids Farewell to comrade Richard Kapita | Lusaka Voice". 17 May 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Mutati is new Finance minister | Lusaka Voice". 14 September 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Zambia: Mutati Is New Finance Minister As President Lungu Unveils Part Cabinet". allAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Lungu names part of his cabinet - Zambian Eye". Zambian Eye - Breaking News and Current Affairs. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Zambia: El Shuffles Team ... ... . Reshuffle Which Has Seen Finance Minister Felix Mutati Moved to Works and Supply". allAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ Nation, Daily (18 April 2021). "PF HAS PENETRATED NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCE, SAYS RICHARD KAPITA". Daily Nation. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
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