Keith Mukata
Keith Mukata | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Chilanga | |
| In office 2011–2018 | |
| President | Michael Sata (2011–2014), Edgar Lungu (2015–2018) |
| Succeeded by | Maria Langa |
| Deputy Minister of Justice | |
| In office 2015–2016 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Keith Mukata Zambia |
| Political party | Patriotic Front (until 2016), United Party for National Development (2016–2018) |
| Spouse | Charity Lumpa (separated) |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia[1] |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Keith Mukata is a Zambian lawyer and former politician who served as Member of Parliament for Chilanga Constituency from 2011 until 2018. He previously served as Deputy Minister of Justice under President Edgar Lungu.
Education
Mukata trained as a lawyer. He is a graduate of the University of Zambia, where he studied law.[1]
Political career
Mukata was elected as Member of Parliament for Chilanga in the 2011 general elections on the under the Patriotic Front (PF). He was later appointed as Deputy Minister of Justice in President Edgar Lungu's administration.[2]
In 2016, Mukata switched parties and recontested the Chilanga seat under the United Party for National Development (UPND), winning re-election.[3]
Criminal conviction
In May 2017, Mukata was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a security guard at his law firm. He was later charged and found guilty of murder. In February 2018, he was convicted and sentenced to death by the High Court of Zambia.[4]
Release
In May 2021, President Edgar Lungu pardoned Mukata as part of a Presidential Amnesty for selected inmates.[5]
Personal life
Mukata was married to Charity Lumpa, a Zambian business executive. Their relationship became a subject of media scrutiny during and after his conviction.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Deputy Minister of Justice Keith Mukata arrested". Zambia Watchdog. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Mukata appears in court for assault". Lusaka Times. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia Election Results 2016". Electoral Commission of Zambia. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia MP Keith Mukata sentenced to death". BBC News. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Keith Mukata released from prison". Lusaka Times. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Keith Mukata's wife distances herself from case". Zambia Daily Mail. 10 February 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2025.