Wina's involvement in community work dates back to the early 1970s when she volunteered free service to women's movements.

[5][6] In 2001 Wina was elected as Member of Parliament of Nalolo Constituency as a candidate of the United Party for National Development.

[7] Wina re-contested her Nalolo seat as a United Liberal Party candidate in the 2006 presidential and general elections.

Wina was included in President Michael Sata's initial 18-member cabinet as Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs.

A number of the members of Zambia's first post-Independence cabinet, (including Arthur Wina's brother Sikota), were also educated at Munali.