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
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
- ^ 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.