title: Gary Nkombo
text: # Gary Nkombo
  
  Gary Chilala Nkombo (born 1 March 1965) is a Zambian politician and business man. He is Zambia's current Local Government And Rural Development Minister.
  
  ## Career
  
  Nkombo was first elected as an MP in the 2006 Zambian general election representing Mazabuka Central in the National Assembly as a member of the United Party for National Development. He was again elected MP in the 2011, 2016 and 2021 Zambian general elections.
  
  In September 2021, Nkombo was appointed Minister of Local Government And Rural Development.
  
  | Year (s) | Position | Area served | Political Party |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 2006 - 2011 | Member of Parliament | Mazabuka Central | United Party for National Development |
  | 2011 - 2016 | Member of Parliament | Mazabuka Central | United Party for National Development |
  | 2016 - 2021 | Member of Parliament | Mazabuka Central | United Party for National Development |
  | 2021 - | Member of Parliament | Mazabuka Central | United Party for National Development |
  | 2021 - | Minister of Local Government | N/A | United Party for National Development |
  
  ## Controversy
  
  In 2022, Nkombo forced a woman brewing kachasu to drink it with her children. After a video circulated on social media, many people expressed disappointment in the minister. A few days later, he apologised to the family and was forgiven.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Nkombo is a teacher by profession, a politician and a businessman. He is married and has two sons and a daughter.
  
  