Honorable Katepu Laoi is currently the Minister of Local Government and Agriculture. In 2019, he was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Niutao Island to the House of Parliament and he holds this position until now.

This is his first term in Parliament. On several occasion, he acted as Ministers in other Ministries in the Government of Tuvalu.

Hon. Katepu Laoi is currently hold a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) and Certificate of General Management.