Stafford Mulusa
Stafford Mulusa | |
|---|---|
| Elected member of the National Assembly of Zambia | |
| Assumed office August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Dawson Kafwaya |
| Constituency | Solwezi Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 February 1975 |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Profession | Businessman, Politician |
Stafford Mulusa (born 5 February 1975) is a Zambian businessman and politician who has served as the Government Chief Whip in the National Assembly of Zambia since August 2021.[1] He represents the Solwezi Central constituency in parliament as a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND), first elected in 2016.[1]
Early life and career
Mulusa holds a qualification in business management with experience as a businessman outside of politics.[1]
Political career
Mulusa was first elected to represent Solwezi Central in the 2016 general election as the UPND candidate and was re-elected at the 2021 general election.[1] Upon his return to parliament, he was appointed Government Chief Whip, responsible for managing government business and legislative agenda within the Assembly.[1]
He has held active roles on key parliamentary committees, including the House Business Committee, Committee on Privileges and Absences, and the Standing Orders Committee.[1]
Community engagement
In January 2024, MP Mulusa announced that the government had allocated K2.4 million for the construction of a concrete bridge over the Mutanda River in his constituency, emphasizing the critical need for improved infrastructure to support schooling and commerce.[2]
He also engaged with community stakeholders during the Kansanshi Mine expansion, highlighting job creation, environmental stewardship, and local contractor participation.[3]
Advocacy and public statements
In April 2022, Mulusa forecast that the UPND would remain in power for over 20 years, citing the effective implementation of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and widespread rural support.[4]
He has also publicly condemned misinformation propagated by opposition parties and encouraged media responsibility and parliamentary decorum.[5] In June 2025, he criticized disruptive behavior by MPs in the chamber, stating such conduct gives a poor example to young people and undermines parliamentary discipline.[6]
Road traffic incident
In September 2023, Stafford Mulusa was involved in a serious road accident alongside Permanent Secretary Naomi Tetamashimba. The vehicle was struck by another car, resulting in injuries to both officials. They were treated at Kabwe Central Hospital and later transferred to University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Stafford Mulusa – Parliamentary Profile". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Govt has Released K2.4 Million for Bridge Construction in Solwezi". Efficacy News. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Kansanshi Mine Expansion Demonstrates Progress and Community Engagement in Solwezi". Efficacy News. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "UPND will be in govt for more than 20 years – Stafford". News Diggers!. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Chief Whip Mulusa alleges propaganda by opposition parties". Zambia Monitor. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Mpundu's conduct in Parley sets bad example to youths – Mulusa". News Diggers!. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Hon. Stafford Mulusa and Naomi Tetamashimba in a terrible road accident". Zambian Observer. September 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2025.