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He entered politics in 1973 when he became member of parliament for Katombora constituency in the first one-party elections of December 1973. | |||
In 1977, Musokotwane was appointed minister of water and natural resources. In 1979, he was moved to the sports ministry in the same capacity. That same year he was transferred to the education ministry where he stayed for two years before becoming finance minister. | |||
Musokotwane served as [[Prime Minister of Zambia]] from 24 April 1985 until 15 March 1989. He then became secretary-general of the UNIP. When Kaunda stepped down as President of the party in 1992, following the party's election defeat in 1991, Musokotwane was elected President of the party, with Kaunda's support. In 1993 he was embroiled in scandal when he admitted that a radical faction of the party was conspiring to topple the new government of [[Frederick Chiluba]]. | Musokotwane served as [[Prime Minister of Zambia]] from 24 April 1985 until 15 March 1989. He then became secretary-general of the UNIP. When Kaunda stepped down as President of the party in 1992, following the party's election defeat in 1991, Musokotwane was elected President of the party, with Kaunda's support. In 1993 he was embroiled in scandal when he admitted that a radical faction of the party was conspiring to topple the new government of [[Frederick Chiluba]]. | ||
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Kebby Musokotwane | |
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| Born | May 5, 1946 |
| Died | February 11, 1996 (aged 49) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse(s) | Muzya Regina Bulowa |
| Children | 6 (4 sons, 2 daughters)[1] |
Kebby Sililo Kambu Musokotwane (5 May 1946 – 11 February 1996) was a Zambian politician. He was a member of the United National Independence Party (UNIP) and one of the closest allies of former President Kenneth Kaunda.
Early life and education
Musokotwane was born on May 5, 1946 as Kebby Sililo Kambulu Musokotwane, in Musokotwane village. Zambia was then called Northern Rhodesia.[1]
He was educated at Monze Secondary School, Livingstone Teachers College, and the University of Zambia. He then served as a school teacher and college lecturer before entering politics.[1]
Political career
He entered politics in 1973 when he became member of parliament for Katombora constituency in the first one-party elections of December 1973.
In 1977, Musokotwane was appointed minister of water and natural resources. In 1979, he was moved to the sports ministry in the same capacity. That same year he was transferred to the education ministry where he stayed for two years before becoming finance minister.
Musokotwane served as Prime Minister of Zambia from 24 April 1985 until 15 March 1989. He then became secretary-general of the UNIP. When Kaunda stepped down as President of the party in 1992, following the party's election defeat in 1991, Musokotwane was elected President of the party, with Kaunda's support. In 1993 he was embroiled in scandal when he admitted that a radical faction of the party was conspiring to topple the new government of Frederick Chiluba.
Personal life
He was married to Muzya Regina Bulowa in 1967, and together they had four sons and two daughters.[1]
Death
He died on 11 February 1996.[2]
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| Preceded by Nalumino Mundia |
Prime Minister of Zambia 1985–1989 |
Succeeded by Malimba Masheke |
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