First republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda paid a moving tribute to his late wife Mama Betty Kaunda who died last week in Harare, Zimbabwe.
During a requiem service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross attended by acting President Alexander Chikwanda, vice President Guy Scott, ministers, former president Rupiah Banda, opposition leaders, diplomats and people from all walks of life ,Dr Kaunda in his tribute to his late wife read on his behalf by Pius Kasutu described his late wife as a pillar.
Dr Kaunda described his wife’s death on 19th September, 2012 in Zimbabwe were she had gone to visit her daughter Musata as very unexpected.
He also described his companionship with his wife of 66 years as a fruitful journey.
The first president recalled how his marriage to Mama Betty Kaunda was destined to be when his mother Helen Kaunda in 1928 assisted in the birth of a baby who would later turn out to be her daughter in law in 1946.
Dr Kaunda recalled how President Michael Sata’s father in 1946 in Mpika acted as the go-between in his marriage negotiations for Mama Betty.
He also described his late wife as a great activist for Zambia’s independence, leading fellow women to strengthen the struggle for freedom despite the dangers involved.
Dr Kaunda said Mama Betty Kaunda actively supported the struggle for independence and the family, remaining strong in his absence and looking after the family.
And the first President attributed what he achieved to Mama Betty Kaunda to a greater part.
Mama Betty Kaunda who was born on 17th November 1928 will be put to rest today at the Kaunda farm Estate near State Lodge in Lusaka.
[QFM]
sad
Sata’s father a go between Kaunda! Ok now the puzzle is complete.
:(wrong time for politics! Be sensetive guys!
Absolutely now I know where all this is coming from. Family tree in action
these people are connected some how. family tree, very sad kk
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Sata’s father a go between , Ok now I know. viva mune cobra
Ok. Now we know. LT you have mixed up the years. Helen Kaunda assisted with the birth of Betty in 1928 and not 1946. 1946 the father of M.C.Sata was a shibukombe for KK.
Iwe belenga ichisungu. LT balandila 1928 not ifyo ulelanda. Echo unyengela imbeta. Read and understand what LT wrote and i quote “The first president recalled how his marriage to Mama Betty Kaunda was destined to be when his mother Helen Kaunda in 1928 assisted in the birth of a baby who would later turn out to be her daughter in law in 1946′.
#6. Read the article again, it is very clear, Helen Kaunda assisted with the birth of Betty in 1928 and in 1946 Betty became her daughter in law.
Typical Zambian Chap who can not read and understand anything longer than 160 characters!Â
Iwe Marxwell Zambians can read alaa!. Elyo bane this isn’t an  LT story. its from QFM
Ba simukombe ba kaunda and the cobra turned against him
RIP Mama, God grant you a place among his favoured.
RB is related to Betty….Sata senior was shibukombe….its a small world..! N way KK we love u..mama betty pitani bwino!
I am not surprised by the shibukombe issue.KK held one Village headman Chitulika in the name of Langford Sata in very high esteem.At the time he was dismissing one MCS( now HEMCS) from his cabinet around 1990/91,he pointed out how humble and pleasant MCS’s father was and lamented that “imamba taifyala  mamba ,meaning like does not beget like
Great reminder indeed. I also remember this.
#6 there’s no mixing up of dates its you who have mixed up your reading.Pls read again what LT has written.May be you can’t read english.
RIEP mama Betty. Hope 1 of yo sons wil b my shibukombe.
Be abreast its unfortunate this is when most people are knowing the Kaunda and Sata connection. It has come a long way. You can also start tracing or building your roots. Betty was a good woman who stood behind her children and raised children when husband was out organising th masses for freedom struggle. I wonder how many of you women can endure the absence of your husbands without getting a flirting affair. There are alot of guys who in the process of trying to please their better halfs are saving prison sentences whilst out the women have remarried. Those where the days when real women in the name mama Kankasa, Mary Fulano, Betty Chilunga stood firm with their spouces not tu ma trousers women of nowadays. They think in short terms not long term. MHSRIP. SHIKULU KK KEEP STRONG
Well said—
:((mama Betty we shall surely miss you may your soul rest in peace papa KK take heart GOD will never leave you nor forsake you thats a promise.
Fare thee well mama Betty.We loved you but God loved you more and now you’re in his hands.May your soul rest in eternal peace.
we now know why kk appointed or made him governor…
MHSRP , Touching and a lot of lessons to be learnt for all about what is expected for all those that aspire to be in the political public space. What a legacy!
Mr. Langford Sata was a very humble man…..nomba umwana wabo ena ni guy!
Sad for KK.interesting connection with Sata’s family.Why didn’t Sata attend the funeral and been there for KK.
What a remarkable life. Kaunda’s mother Helen delivered Betty. How awesome. RIP Betty.
Very moving picture. Hearfelt condolences to the Kaunda family. MSRIP
#18 Madea- Get your head out of the sand. All world leaders are in New York at the UN General Assembly.
All the support for Mama Betty’s funeral is facilitated by President Sata. Dont start rumors because of your ignorance.
RIP Mama. Dr KK be strong we know the challenges you will go through but encourage you to look up to God for guidance!
#22 Nubian princess chill its a Friday.There are planes these days,its not like the days of David Livingstone.He could have come and sent Guy Scott to represent him.When all world leaders were in China the other time he didn’t go.
tinalinao tinalinao a betty join me tinalinaaao thank you my fellow mourners even tho we dnt make it to the funeral at least we hv managed to sing together thats the spirit RIP mama Betty:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((:((
Nubian Princess; ditto that. It’s amazing how much misinformation is driven by ignorance on Zambian blogs!! SOme of it is actually out of outright hatred and anger!!
Mama passed on peacefully may her soul rest in the Lord’s bossom
Very sad. Our prayers are now with KK and the rest of the family.
@13 haba sure mwe, ati not tuma trousers women of nowadays. musicians were are you compose some song about this. twalema kuona tumisana twama types.All in the name of human rights.
Now i see why the old man loves Cobra.
LT Can we please move on now?
Thanks
It doesn’t concern you because you never enjoyed your mother. She dumped you because she got pregnancy from your grand-father. You are jealous of the KK family.
31 ya Minge if you are a woman which I doubt you are , an excuse of a human being , neither animal or human
#35 Maureen awe uli shilu, wansekesha, wankontole mbafu wee. RIP Big Betty
May Mama Betty Kaunda’s Beautiful Soul Rest In Peace! However, can the editor correct the second paragraph “Dr Kaunda described her wife’s death” i mean HER WIFE? Please don’t disrespect my President Dr Kenneth Kaunda, Lusaka times correct your grammar pronto. I read the same article on the UK Zambian’s website it’s just as bad even worse, they have used her, referring to my President Dr Kenneth Kaunda three times. I don’t like people disrespecting my first President from birth. Umusebanya to the editors, shame on you LT.Â
Sorry i meant to say; correct the third paragraph, it is not ‘HER WIFE’ it is, HIS WIFE! LT sort it out, now!
tuma hh puppies stop, stick to da issue at hand
Isn’t Dr Kaunda  a man? Why do Zambian reporters keep saying “Dr Kaunda described her wife’s death …”
Man has one common destiny.Ba mbuya RIP.
I used to wonder: Why Helen Kaunda Secondary school or is it High School now?Now I know were the name came from…and what about those stories we used to hear that BETTY KAUNDA used to mistreat her maids,like throwing hot water on them,…
Panyo pako, did you mother work for Betty?
Yes! Our grand mother died peacefully and silently, died like a Lamb. She is gone with un broken record of being the first, first lady.
Mama Betty was a remarkable woman. People forget jokes and silly comments. Give respect and be sensitive of what you say. Its not fun at all. The familly is morning, the nation is morning. Mama Betty did a lot for mother Zambia, without her hiding the freedom fighters in her home, accepting dark corner meetings in her home, cooking for them, we would not have this peace that we have enjoyed in Zambia from 1964. Who would do that. Lets morn with the family..
MAMA BETTY REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. WE PRAY FOR OUR FIRST PRESIDENT DR. KAUNDA TO BE STRONG. THE FAMILY TO TAKE COMFORT THAT MAMA BETTY FOUGHT HER FIGHT IN THIS WORLDAND SHE WON IT.MY CONDOLENCES
# 13, you have said it all! Thank you my dear!
Kwaheri Mama Betty mungu akulinde na akuweke mahala pema peponi.Hata ingawa haupo nasi tena lakini upo hai mioyoni mwetu na hatutakusahau.
RIP Mama Betty. May the Almighty God continue to comfort and strengthen our First President.
ok, so nipa chibululu. Sata is shopping in New York!
I just came from meeting with Sata at Zambian mission, New York. I don’t want to start writing about that, tuli pa chililo.
#38 Makaveli, panyo pako, did you mother work for Betty?
Rest in Peace Banakulu Mundaulu
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R.I.P queen
Chabipa lets hope mr kaunda before he dies he will tell us the truth about the baroste agreement so that during the court proceedings of these two nations no confusion will arise.
No. 52 you are a black hearted , souless imbecile. We are mourning and you are bringing your stupid Barotse land issue! Go and ask Cecil Rhodes or whoever it was who duped the people.
R.I.P Mrs. Kaunda.
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