KK’s death devastating – VJ
The passing of our first President, Dr Kenneth David Kaunda, is devastating, particularly for those who worked closely with him over a period of nearly six decades, starting during the struggle for Zambia’s independence.
It was his passionate commitment that for as long as any inch of Africa was under colonial rule or apartheid, none of us should feel free.
His contribution to Zambia, Africa and the world was huge and was regarded larger than life.
He mentored and gave me opportunities at a young age of 21 years to serve my country as Ambassador to the then Soviet Union and later, as Ambassador to the United Nations.
He appointed me the first and youngest Director General of the Zambia National Intelligence Service.
He was a father to me, uncle and dedicated mentor, who sat me down to correct my mistakes in my marriages and private life, without whom, I would have been a nobody.
I owe him a huge debt of gratitude for raising me up to more than what I could be.
I can only ask the Angels in heaven to open the gates of heaven so that the Lord God our creator can receive him in person, forgive his misdeeds if any, and grant him everlasting peace.