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'''Makebi Zulu''' (born 25 December 1981) is a Zambian lawyer and former politician who served as Member of Parliament for [[Malambo]] Constituency from 2016 to 2021. He also served as Provincial Minister for [[Eastern Province]] during his term in office. Zulu is a senior legal practitioner based in Lusaka and has participated in high-profile national debates, particularly around constitutional law and governance.
'''Makebi Zulu''' (born 25 December 1981) is a [[Lusaka]]-based legal practitioner and former elected [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Malambo Constituency]]. He served in the [[National Assembly]] from 2016 to 2021 under the [[Patriotic Front]], during which he was appointed as [[Provincial Minister]] for [[Eastern Province]]. Zulu is the founder of Makebi Zulu Advocates and has participated in high-profile national debates, particularly around constitutional and electoral law.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Makebi Zulu was born on 25 December 1981. He pursued his tertiary education at the [[University of Zambia]] (UNZA), where he studied law and graduated in 2005.
He was born on Christmas Day in 1981. Zulu pursued his legal studies at the [[University of Zambia]], graduating with a law degree in 2005.


== Legal career ==
== Legal career ==
Zulu is a seasoned legal practitioner and founder of **Makebi Zulu Advocates**, a law firm based in Lusaka. His legal work covers both civil and criminal litigation, with notable contributions in [[constitutional law]], [[electoral disputes]], and public interest litigation.
Zulu is a practising lawyer and the founding partner of Makebi Zulu Advocates, a law firm based in Lusaka. His work spans civil and criminal litigation, with specialisation in constitutional matters, public interest law, and electoral disputes. Over the years, he has featured in numerous high-profile legal proceedings and national conversations on legal reform.


He gained national prominence for his legal analysis and representation in matters relating to constitutional amendments, and was among the lawyers who actively discussed the implications of Bill 10 during its proposal stages.
He became a notable legal voice during discussions around [[Bill 10]]—a proposed constitutional amendment that drew wide national attention—and frequently appeared in media to explain legal perspectives on its provisions.


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
Zulu entered active politics in 2016 when he was elected as Member of Parliament for [[Malambo]] under the [[Patriotic Front]] (PF). Shortly after his election, he was appointed Provincial Minister for [[Eastern Province]], where he oversaw local government operations and development programmes.
In the [[2016 general election]], Zulu was elected to represent Malambo Constituency under the Patriotic Front. He was soon after appointed as [[Eastern Province]] Minister, where he oversaw development programmes and government coordination in the region.


As a parliamentarian, Zulu participated in key debates, especially on constitutional reforms and governance structures. He was a visible defender of Bill 10, arguing for its benefits in correcting perceived legal gaps, such as those in Article 52 of the Constitution. He was also noted for defending the government's position on avoiding a referendum for the proposed changes.
During his time in office, Zulu was active in parliamentary debates, especially those focused on constitutional amendments and governance reforms. He consistently defended the government's position on Bill 10, including its exclusion from a national referendum, and argued that it would address key legal challenges such as those posed by [[Article 52]] of the [[Constitution of Zambia|Constitution]].


==Notable public engagements==
==Notable public engagements==
Zulu regularly features in the media for his views on governance, constitutional interpretation, and party politics. In 2025, he was subject to headlines for a controversial court matter which attracted wide public attention.
Zulu has remained active in national discourse through media appearances and legal commentary. In 2025, he attracted media attention over a controversial court matter that sparked public debate.


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