Jacob Mwiimbu

Jacob Jack Mwiimbu (born 23 July 1959) is a Zambian lawyer and politician who is a member of the United Party for National Development. He was appointed Minister of Home Affairs by President Hakainde Hichilema in September 2021 and served up to 2026. Background

Early life and education Mwiimbu was born on July 23, 1959, in Monze, Zambia. He attended Ahmadiyya Primary School and Monze Secondary School, then studied law at the University of Zambia, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. He also obtained a Legal Practitioners' Qualifying Examination (LPQE) certificate.

Mwiimbu became a lawyer and later joined the United Party for National Development (UPND).

Political career Mwiimbu is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and was elected the Member of Parliament for Monze constituency at the 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 elections as the UPND candidate. He was appointed as the Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security by President Hakainde Hichilema in September 2021.

In April 2026, Monze constituency was split into two constituencies, namely Monze Central and Monze East. After 25 years as the Monze MP, Mwiimbu decided to stand as the UPND candidate for MP in Monze East at the 2026 general election to happen in August that year.