Makozo Chikote is a Zambian politician. He was the Minister of Energy in Zambia from 20 July 2024 to 15 May 2026 and the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock from 17 September 2021 to 19 July 2024. He was also the member of parliament for Luampa Constituency from August 2016 to May 2026. He is a member of United Party for National Development (UPND). He was born on 25 May 1975 in Zambia. He holds Bachelor's Degree and Certificate in Diplomatic Practice Protocol and Public Relations.
Political Career Makozo Chikote stood as the United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate for parliament in Luampa constituency at the 2026 general election and he was elected. He stood again as the UPND candidate for parliament in Luampa at the 2021 general election in August 2021 and he was re-elected.
After the UPND won the presidential election in August 2021, Chikote was appointed as the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock by President Hakainde Hichilema the following month. On 19 July 2024, Chikote was appointed as the Minister of Energy, thereby exchanging roles with Peter Kapala.
Ahead of the 2026 general election, Luampa constituency (where he was the incumbent) was split into two constituencies (Luampa West and Luampa East)ECZ Chairperson Speech - Announcement of 70 new constituencies - Electoral Commission of ZambiaELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA ANNOUNCES 70 NEW PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCIES - National Assembly and Chikote decided to contest as the UPND candidate for parliament in Luampa East.Nominated Candidates - Electoral Commission of Zambia
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