Tasila Lungu
Tasila Lungu Mwansa (born on May 10, 1983) is a Zambian politician and philanthropist. She is a member of the Patriotic Front and is the current Member of Parliament for Chawama.[1]
Tasila Lungu | |
|---|---|
| Nominated member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence Sichalwe |
| Constituency | Chawama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tasila Lungu 10 May 1983 |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Spouse | Patrick Mwansa |
| Parent | Edgar Lungu (father)
Esther Lungu (mother) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography[edit]
Tasila was born on May 10, 1983. At the age of 12, Tasila and her mother left Zambia for the US and returned after her father's victory in the January 2015 by-election, in which he was chosen to carry out the remainder of the late Michael Sata's term as president.
Political career[edit]
Tasila contested in the 2021 Zambian general election as MP for Chawama Constituency; and came out victorious.[2]
Personal life[edit]
In 2020, Tasila married Patrick Mwansa.[3]