Full Name
Kenneth David Kaunda (born April 28, 1924)[1]
Date of Birth
April 28, 1924[1]
Date of Death
June 17, 2021[1]
Place of Birth
Lubwa, near Chinsali, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia)[1]
Spouse’s Name
- Betty Kaunda (m. 1946)[2]
Children’s Names
- Not available
Known Affiliates Names
- First President of Zambia (1964-1991)[1]
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- United National Independence Party (UNIP) (founder)[1]
Legacy
Kenneth David Kaunda was a Zambian politician who led Zambia to independence in 1964 and served as the country’s first President until 1991[1]. Born in Lubwa, near Chinsali, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), Kaunda was an idealist and a visionary who played a key role in supporting the liberation movements in neighboring countries[2]. He was known for his humane and idealistic approach to leadership, and despite some lapses, he set an example of respect for the democratically expressed will of the people[3]. Kaunda was also an advocate for the fight against HIV/AIDS, having publicly acknowledged that one of his own children had succumbed to the disease[3].
Citations: [1] https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kenneth-Kaunda [2] https://www.chathamhouse.org/2021/07/kenneth-kaunda-man-behind-statesman [3] https://www.bu.edu/articles/2021/pov-remembering-kenneth-david-kaunda-zambia-founding-president/ [4] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/17/kenneth-kaunda-obituary [5] https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/barbados-independence/samuel-jackman-prescod-the-voice-of-the-people/