List of Mayors of Lusaka

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This is a list of mayors of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. The office of the Mayor of Lusaka has evolved over time, from colonial administration to its current status as an elected political office.

Mayors before independence and early years (pre-1964)

Name Term start Term end Notes
F. Payne 1954 1955
H. K. Mitchell 1955 1956
Ralph Rich 1956 1957
H. F. Tunaley 1957 1958
H. K. Mitchell 1958 1960
Jack Fischer 1960 1961
Richard Sampson 1962 1963
S. H. Chileshe 1964 1965

Mayors and Governors during the one-party era (1964–1991)

Name Term start Term end Notes
W. Banda 1965 1969
Fleefort Chirwa 1969 1971?
Philip John Kalinda 1978 1982
Simon C. Mwewa 1982 1983 Transitioned to Governor role
Donald C. Sadoki Governor
Michael Sata Governor
Rupiah Banda Governor
Bautius Kapulu Governor
Lt. Muyoba 1991 Governor

Multi-party era mayors (1991–present)

Name Term start Term end Notes
John Chilambwe 1993 1994
Fisho Mwale 1994 1996
Gilbert R. Zimba 1996 1999 Local Government Administrator
Patricia Nawa
Patrick Kangwa
John Kabungo
Levy Mkandawire
Stephen Mposha
Christine Nakazwe
Stephen Chilatu
Robert Chikwelete
Daniel Chisenga
Mulenga Sata
Wilson Chisala Kalumba 2016 2018 Died in office
Miles Sampa 2018 2021
Chilando Chitangala 2021 present First woman elected Mayor

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