Reuben Mtolo Phiri

Reuben Mtolo Phiri is a Zambian politician currently serving as a member of the National Assembly of Zambia. He previously represented the Chipata Central constituency and served as the Minister of Agriculture from 2021 to 2026 under President Hakainde Hichilema. A member of the United Party for National Development, Phiri has been active in Zambian politics for over a decade, having first been elected to parliament in 2011 as a candidate for the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy. Following the 2026 constituency redistricting, he transitioned to represent the newly created Chipata North constituency.