Kenneth Kaunda, first president of Zambia dies at 97

Kenneth Kaunda, first president of Zambia dies at 97

 

Kenneth Kaunda, first president of Zambia dies at 97

Kenneth Kaunda, who led Zambia to independence, has died at 97.

He was being treated for pneumonia in a hospital in the capital, Lusaka, according to his aides.

Affectionately known as KK, he was one of the last surviving figures from Africa’s post-Second World War anti-colonial movement.

Earlier in the week, Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu and several other African leaders, had asked people to pray for Mr Kaunda.

Editorial Chief, Nigerian Bureau

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