Peter Chibwe Kapala is a Zambian politician. He is the current member of parliament for Chifunabuli South. He was the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock from 20 July 2024 to 15 May 2026 and the Minister of Energy from 7 September 2021 to 19 July 2024 as a nominated member of parliament. He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). He holds a Master's in Civil and Structural Engineering and a Technician Certificate.
Political career Peter Kapala was nominated to parliament in September 2021 by President Hakainde Hichilema and was appointed as the Minister of Energy. On 19 July 2024, Kapala was appointed as the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, thereby exchanging ministries with Makozo Chikote.
In May 2026, the United Party for National Development adopted Peter Kapala to be their parliamentary candidate in Chifunabuli South at the 2026 general electionNominated Candidates - Electoral Commission of Zambia and he was elected at the election in August 2026.
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