Douglas Munsaka Syakalima (born 25 March 1967) is a Zambian politician from the United Party for National Development. He has served as a member of the National Assembly of Zambia for both Siavonga and Chirundu and as the Minister of Education during his political career.
Political career Douglas Syakalima stood as the United Party for National Development parliamentary candidate in Siavonga constituency at the December 2001 general election and was elected. He stood again at the 2006 general election as the UPND candidate in Siavonga constituency and was re-elected. At the 2011 Zambian general election, the UPND adopted Kennedy Kaunda Hamudulu for the Siavonga constituency candidacy and so, Syakalima did not participate in the election.
In 2012, President Michael Sata decided to cut Siavonga District in order to create Chirundu District. This led to Siavonga constituency also being cut in order for Chirundu constituency to be created ahead of the 2016 general election.Public notice Electoral Commission of Zambia Syakalima decided that he would stand in Chirundu constituency and was adopted by the UPND to be their candidate there. He was elected as the first member of parliament for Chirundu constituency.Chilrundu National Assembly of Zambia2016 parliamentary election results - Electoral Commission of Zambia He stood again in Chirundu constituency at the 2021 general election and retained his seat. After the UPND presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema won the 2021 election, Syakalima was appointed as the Minister of Education in the government cabinet.
On 16 May 2026, Syakalima announced that he will retire from being a parliamentarian and will not participate in the 2026 general election.SYAKALIMA Rules Out Parliamentary Comeback - ZNBC
See also List of members of the National Assembly of Zambia (2021–2026) List of members of the National Assembly of Zambia (2016–2021) List of members of the National Assembly of Zambia (2006–2011) List of members of the National Assembly of Zambia (2002–2006)
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