Christopher Kang'ombe
Member of Parliament in Zambia
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Christopher Chishimba Kang'ombe (born 25 December 1984) is the current member of Parliament for Kamfinsa constituency in Kitwe District, having been elected in 2021.[1] He was previously the mayor of Kitwe in the Copperbelt Province between 2016 and 2021.[2][3][4] He is an engineer by profession.[1]
Christopher Kang'ombe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Kamfinsa | |
| In office August 2021 – 15 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Elalio Musonda |
| Mayor for Kitwe | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Kelvin Sinyangwe |
| Succeeded by | Mpasa Mwaya |
| Ward councillor for Riverside Ward | |
| In office October 2006 – May 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher Chishimba Kang'ombe 25 December 1984 |
| Party | Patriotic Front |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Copperbelt University |
| Profession | Engineer |
Political career
Kang'ombe was first elected as a Zambian councillor whilst still studying in university (for Riverside Ward in Kwacha constituency), becoming the first Zambian to do so.[5] He was a ward councillor for two terms (from 2006 to 2016)[5] before becoming the mayor for Kitwe District for one term (2016 to 2021).[5] He is the current member of parliament for Kamfinsa constituency, having been elected in 2021.[1]
On 13 May 2026, Kang'ombe announced that he will not participate in the 2026 general election.[6][7][8]
