When was Kenneth Kaunda born?

Kenneth Kaunda was born on 28 April 1924 in Chinsali.

What positions has Kenneth Kaunda held?

Positions held by Kenneth Kaunda include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1987–1988); Defence Minister (1973–1979); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1970–1973); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1970–1971); President of Zambia (1964–1991).

Where did Kenneth Kaunda study?

Kenneth Kaunda was educated at Munali Secondary School, Rusangu University.

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Kenneth Kaunda

First president of Zambia (1924–2021)

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Kenneth Kaunda, also known as KK, was a Zambian politician who served as the first president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. He was at the forefront of the campaign for independence from the British Empire, though he would subsequently establish himself as a dictator and oversee Zambia's economic collapse once this was achieved. Dissatisfied with Harry Nkumbula's leadership of the Northern Rhodesian African National Congress, he broke away and founded the Zambian African National Congress, later becoming the head of the socialist United National Independence Party (UNIP).

Quick facts

Born: 28 April 1924 wd
Place of birth: Chinsali wd
Died: 17 June 2021 wd
Place of death: Lusaka wd
Citizenship: Zambia, United Kingdom wd
Occupation: politician, teacher, freedom fighter, head of government wd
Political party: United National Independence Party wd
Education: Munali Secondary School, Rusangu University wd
Spouse: Betty Kaunda wd

Positions held wd

chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (27 July 1987 – 25 May 1988)
Defence Minister (1973–1979)
Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (8 September 1970 – 5 September 1973)
chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1 September 1970 – 21 June 1971)
President of Zambia (24 October 1964 – 2 November 1991)
Prime Minister of Zambia (22 January 1964 – 24 October 1964)
Defence Minister (1964–1970)
Member of the National Assembly of Zambia
president

Awards wd

Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (1970)
Order of José Martí (1975)
Order of Agostinho Neto (1992)
Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry (1975)
Order of the Eagle of Zambia (2003)
Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class (1983)
Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
Order of Prince Henry
Order of the Yugoslav Star

Questions

When was Kenneth Kaunda born?: Kenneth Kaunda was born on 28 April 1924 in Chinsali.
What positions has Kenneth Kaunda held?: Positions held by Kenneth Kaunda include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1987–1988); Defence Minister (1973–1979); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1970–1973); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1970–1971); President of Zambia (1964–1991).
Where did Kenneth Kaunda study?: Kenneth Kaunda was educated at Munali Secondary School, Rusangu University.

Sources

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