Chanda studied for a BSc in human biology and earnt an MBChB in medicine and surgery.
Prior to entering politics he worked as a physician,[1] leading public health schemes in Botswana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Swaziland and Zambia.
[2] In Swaziland he became Country Director for Southern Africa Human Capacity Development.
[3] He joined the Patriotic Front in 2005 whilst working in Botswana, and was appointed Chairman of Finance for Overseas Branches in 2007.
However, after applying again, he was chosen as Patriotic Front candidate for Bwana Mkubwa for the 2016 general elections.