{"id":114299,"date":"2026-02-06T05:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114299"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:48:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:48:00","slug":"mahama-lays-wreath-in-honour-of-kenneth-kaunda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114299","title":{"rendered":"Mahama lays wreath in honour of Kenneth Kaunda"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President John Mahama on Thursday laid a wreath at the tomb of Zambia\u2019s Founding President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, in honour of his enduring legacy and contribution to Africa\u2019s liberation struggle.<\/p>\n

The solemn ceremony took place at the Embassy Park in Lusaka, where Dr Kaunda is interred.<\/p>\n

President Mahama, accompanied by his wife, First Lady Lordina Mahama, is on a three-day visit to Zambia at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema.<\/p>\n

After laying the wreath, President Mahama signed the VIP Visitors Book at the mausoleum of Zambia\u2019s first President.<\/p>\n

In a message, President Mahama congratulated the people of Zambia on the occasion of his visit to what he described as the nation\u2019s sacred burial grounds.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith much respect, I honour the memories of these past leaders, especially President Kenneth Kaunda, who was a great friend and comrade of President Kwame Nkrumah, our first President,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

President Mahama said the bond between Dr Kwame Nkrumah and Dr Kenneth Kaunda continues to serve as a bridge between Ghana and Zambia.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis visit inspires me to work tirelessly with President Hichilema for the benefit and prosperity of our two peoples,\u201d President Mahama added.<\/p>\n

Kenneth Kaunda (born April 28, 1924, Lubwa, near Chinsali, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) \u2013 died June 17, 2021, Lusaka, Zambia) was a politician who led Zambia to independence in 1964 and served as that country\u2019s president until 1991.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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