Embassy Park
Embassy Park
Memorial Page for Kenneth Kaunda
Apr 28, 1924 – Jun 17, 2021(97 years)Died in:Lusaka, Zambia
First president of Zambia
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Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Kenneth Kaunda.
Emoria
June 16th, 2026
Emoria lights a memorial candle for Kenneth Kaunda's birthday.
Emoria
April 28th, 2026
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Biography
Kenneth Kaunda (* April 28, 1924 in Chinsali; † June 17, 2021 in Lusaka) was a first president of Zambia. He was 97 years old. He was married to Betty Kaunda. His education included Munali Secondary School and Rusangu University. His faith was Presbyterianism. He received 6 awards, including Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding, Order of José Martí. His cause of death was pneumonia. He was buried at Embassy Park.
Life Events
6 EventsBorn in Chinsali, Zambia
1924Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding
1970Order of José Martí
1975Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
1975Order of the Eagle of Zambia
2003Died in Lusaka, Zambia (pneumonia)
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- Betty Kaunda
- David Julizya Kaunda
- Helen Nyirenda Kaunda
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Kenneth Kaunda. Forever remembered.