First Cabinet of Zambia

First cabinet of Zambia after gaining independence

After Zambia (formerly NNorthern Rhodesia) gained its independence in 1964, the United National Independence Party (UNIP) formed government under the presidency of Kenneth Kaunda. The first indigenous Cabinet consisted of 18 members.

Fist cabinet

• Kenneth Kaunda - President & Minister of Defence
• Reuben Kamanga - Vice President
• Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe - Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Dingiswayo Banda - Minister of Housing & Social Development
• Justin Chimba - Minister of Labor & Mines
• Mainza Chona - Minister of Home affairs
• Solomon Kalulu - Minister of Lands & Natural Resources
• Peter Matoka - Minister of Information & Broadcasting
• Elijah Mudenda - Minister of Agriculture
• Nalumino Mundia - Minister of Commerce & Industry
• John Mwanakatwe - Minister of Education
• Munukayumbwa Sipalo - Minister of Health
• James John Skinner - Minister of Justice
• Arthur Wina - Minister of Finance
• Sikota Wina - Minister of Local Government
• Grey Zulu - Minister of Transportation & Works
• Lewis Changufu - Minister of State for Defence
• Aaron Milner - Minister of State for Cabinet & Civil Affairs

See also

• List of members of the National Assembly of Zambia (1964–68)