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British High Commission Lusaka
Jun 18, 2021, 09:58 PDT

LUSAKA, Zambia, 18 June 2021 / PRN Africa / --

Statement by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia on the passing of His Excellency Dr Kenneth Kaunda, First President of the Republic of Zambia.

"I am greatly saddened to learn of the passing today of former President, His Excellency Dr Kenneth Kaunda.

"Dr Kaunda will forever be remembered for:"

- his service to the people of Zambia

- his role as the Founding Father of his nation

- his regional leadership in maintaining Zambia as a bastion against apartheid

- his mantra, ‘One Zambia, One Nation'

"He has earned his place in history many times over.

"I wish to extend my deepest condolences to Dr Kaunda's family and to all Zambians at this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace."

SOURCE British High Commission Lusaka