Kenneth Kaunda

Kenneth Kaunda was a prominent Zambian leader and liberation hero who served as Zambia’s first president from 1964 to 1991. He played a key role in gaining independence from British rule and sought to promote unity, economic development, and social justice. Kaunda was known for his dedication to Pan-Africanism and his efforts to support independence movements across Africa. His leadership helped shape Zambia's early years as a nation, emphasizing socialist ideals and national sovereignty. Although his presidency faced challenges, he remains celebrated as a founding father who contributed significantly to Zambia’s history and independence movement.