Benjamin Yoram Mwila (September 17, 1943 – August 17, 2013), often known as BY,[1][2] was a Zambian politician and businessman.
[2] Mwila left the MMD in 2000 after being criticized by fellow party members for considering a presidential candidacy.
[2] Levy Mwanawasa of the MMD won the 2001 election, while Mwila garnered approximately 4.84% of the vote.
[3] That same year, Mwila was elected to the National Assembly from the Nchelenge constituency under the NDF ticket.
[2] His funeral was held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka with the burial at the city's Memorial Park Cemetery.