Dr. Edgar Lungu Calls for Reflection and Unity on Kenneth Kaunda Day
Lusaka, April 28 2025
Zambia’s sixth Republican President and Patriotic Front leader, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has called on Zambians to reflect on the values of unity and peace championed by the country’s founding father, Dr. Kenneth David Buchizya Kaunda, as the nation commemorates Kenneth Kaunda Day.
In a statement issued today, Dr. Lungu described April 28 as a significant milestone in Zambia’s history, reminding citizens at home and abroad of the sacrifices made by forefathers for the peace and unity the country enjoys today.
“On this Kenneth Kaunda Day, allow me to celebrate Dr. Kenneth David Buchizya Kaunda by reminding each and every one of us of his legacy and contribution not only to Zambia but the entire African continent,” Dr. Lungu said.
Reflecting on Zambia’s early days of independence, Dr. Lungu noted that the country was a fragile blend of over 70 ethnic groups. However, Dr. Kaunda’s leadership, under the banner of the slogan “One Zambia, One Nation,” successfully promoted unity over division.
Dr. Lungu further challenged the nation to introspect and assess whether Zambia is living up to the aspirations of Dr. Kaunda today.
“As we remember Dr. Kaunda, are we as a country reflecting his desire and aspirations? Where are we today on this matter? Let us objectively introspect and make the necessary changes, where need be, going forward,” he urged.
The former president also highlighted Dr. Kaunda’s pivotal role in supporting liberation movements across southern Africa, including efforts in Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa, Angola, and Mozambique.
Calling for tolerance and mutual respect, Dr. Lungu urged both ruling and opposition political leaders to emulate the spirit of Dr. Kaunda and other freedom fighters by promoting peace and unity amidst diversity.
“We can do better as political leaders for our people, because posterity will only judge us based on our actions, inactions, and deeds today,” Dr. Lungu emphasized.
He concluded his message by invoking Dr. Kaunda’s iconic rallying cry, “Tiyende Pamodzi ndi Mtima Umozi” (Let us walk together with one heart), encouraging citizens to hold fast to the unity for which many sacrificed their lives.
“May God bless Zambia and I wish you all a happy and very reflective celebration of KK on this KK Day,” Dr. Lungu said.
Kenneth Kaunda Day was declared a public holiday in Zambia to honor the memory of the country’s first president, who served from 1964 to 1991 and played a pivotal role in the nation’s independence and the broader African liberation struggle.
Ba Lungu so many people claim to speak for you and suggest you have said this. For credibility’s lets have a post of you actually saying and making these pronouncements. Too many conflicting statements with now Lubinda opening a Tones Whatsapp group. With confusion as to who is the Tonse Secretary General Sean Tembo or Nakachinda?
Is Nakachinda now being imposed on Tonse after Sean Tembo was elected to serve the position?
Please speak to Zambians directly. If you are able to appoint issue statements. Surely, you can speak directly to Zambia as what is attributed to have been said by you in the past, has really been a statement issued by Mwamba or others without your consent (as suggested by your own statement sometime earlier in the month.
Mr Jata Bulenge, your comment has no relevance whatsoever to this article.
@Mai. B
Kikiki….have you read the rest of the paper? Or always taking the myopic view of things?
Everything seems to be funny to you ai?.. Relevance requires some level of seriousness at times please! Remember that. You’re not always right.
Return our money Mr Corrupt Lungu
Only then we will know you to be honest.
BTW how is your health….we hope it is getting worse, hopefully you will be soon with your bed warmer Nawakwi