Joseph Kalite

Joseph Kalite (died 24 January 2014) was a Central African politician and doctor. As a government minister he either held the housing or health portfolio. Kalite, a Muslim,

Life Kalite is from Birao.

Career Angel-Félix Patassé Presidency In 1999, Patassé appointed Kalite as a minister of Agriculture and Livestock. He held this ministerial position until 2001. Subsequently, Patassé designated Kalite as a minister of Health Public Health and Population from 2001-2003. Moreover, Japan gave aid of US $4,163,079 to Central Africa Republic for the health sector.

François Bozizé Presidency During the early year of the Bozize government, he was placed under house arrest on 26 July 2004. However, Bozize released him and appointed Kalite as his economic advisor on 7 July 2005. Later on, Kalite joined Kwa Na Kwa. In 2011, he was elected as a member of Assemblée nationale, representing Birao's second district.

Death On 24 January 2014, the suspected Anti-Balaka militia asked Kalite to get out of the taxi. They attacked Kalite with machetes and sticks and he succumbed to death.

Personal life He belongs to the Goula tribe and is a Muslim.