Esther Lungu
Esther Nyawa Lungu (born 2 June 1961) is a Zambian politician and public figure. She is also the wife of the current President of Zambia Edgar Lungu. She was raised as a Catholic, but she and her husband are now Baptists.[1] Lungu has campaigned against child marriage during her tenure as First Lady.[2] She is the Chairman and mentor of Esther Lungu Foundation formed on December 2015 to empower women and children of Zambia. In May 2024, Esther Lungu was arrested for fraud.[3]
Esther Lungu | |
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| First Lady of Zambia | |
| In office January 25, 2015 – August 24, 2021 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Charlotte Scott |
| Succeeded by | Mutinta Hichilema |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 June 1961 |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Spouse(s) | Edgar Lungu |
| Children | 6 |
References
- ↑ "Lungu is a kind man". Zambia Daily Mail. 9 August 2016. https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=75667. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ "Zambia: Overcoming Early Marriages". Times of Zambia (AllAfrica.com). 23 September 2015. http://allafrica.com/stories/201509240472.html. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ↑ "Zambian ex-first lady arrested on fraud charges". BBC (bbc.com). 31 May 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggpp00ry5o. Retrieved 31 May 2024.