Elvis Chishala Nkandu (born 31 December 1971) is a Zambian politician who currently serves as Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts. In 2021, he was elected as member of parliament for Kaputa.https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/9122 Parliament of Zambiahttp://www.daily-mail.co.zm/nkandu-canes-faz/ Nkandu canes Fazhttps://www.times.co.zm/?p=123928 Times of Zambia
Early life and education Nkandu was born in Northern Zambia on 31 December 1971. He holds a diploma in management and administration.https://www.mysa.gov.zm/?page_id=1798 Ministry of youths and sport
Career He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). In August 2021, he contested and won a parliamentary seat for Kaputa. He was appointed as Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts by President Hichilema in his first cabinet the following month.
On 5 March 2025, Nkandu was appointed as the UPND Deputy Spokesperson.
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