Colin Barry

Lieutenant General Colin Barry (Born 1974) was a Zambian military officer and commander of the Zambia Air Force from 2021 until December 20, 2023.^[1]

Colin Barry
Barry in 2023
Birth name	Colin Barry
Born	(1974-05-05)May 5, 1974 Solwezi, Zambia
Allegiance	Zambia
Branch	Zambia Air Force
Years of service	1993 – December 20, 2023
Rank	Lieutenant General
Military offices Preceded by Lieutenant General David Muma Commander of the Zambia Air Force 2021 – 2023 Succeeded by Lieutenant General Oscar Nyoni

Early childhood and education

Barry obtained primary education at Kikombe Primary School in Solwezi and his secondary school education at Solwezi Technical School (SOTECH). While in primary school he joined the Boy's Scouts.^[2]

Military career

In 2021, Barry was appointed Commander of the Zambia Air Force by President Hakainde Hichilema. He served until December 20, 2023, when President Hichilema terminated his appointment as Zambia Air Force Commander and appointed Oscar Nyoni as his immediate successor.^[3][4][5][6]