Reuben Mtolo Phiri is a Zambian politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture from 2021 to 2026 and was the member of parliament for Chipata Central on two occasions (2011 to 2016 and 2021 to 2026). He is currently a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and previously associated with the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy. He was born on 11 November 1964.
Political career Reuben Mtolo Phiri stood as the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) candidate for member of parliament (MP) in Chipata Central at the 2011 general election and he was elected.2011 National Assembly Election Results He stood again as the MMD candidate for MP in Chipata Central at the 2016 general election and he finished second to Moses Mawere.2016 National Assembly Election Results
At the 2021 general election, he stood as the United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate for MP in Chipata Central and he was re-elected to parliament.2021 National Assembly Election Results After the UPND won the presidential election at the 2021 general election, he was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture in September 2021 by president Hakainde Hichilema.
In April 2026, the Chipata Central constituency was split into two constituencies (Chipata Central and Chipata North).ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA ANNOUNCES 70 NEW PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCIES - National AssemblyECZ Chairperson Speech - Announcement of 70 new constituencies - Electoral Commission of Zambia Reuben Mtolo Phiri decided to stand as the UPND candidate for MP in Chipata North at the 2026 general electionNominated Candidates - Electoral Commission of Zambia and he finished second, with Jackson Ngoma of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity winning the parliamentary seat.
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