Service chiefs representative paying a courtsey visit to Zambia 1st president Kenneth Kaunda. — Service chiefs representative paying a courtesy visit to Zambia 1st president Kenneth Kaunda.

Zambia 1st president Kenneth Kaunda branding a fly chaser given by some Africa high commissioner ladies accredited to Zambia.

Service chiefs spotted during state lunch in honour of Zambia 1st president Kenneth Kaunda

Zambia 1st president Kenneth Kaunda and president Edgar Lungu walking in hall during state lunch in honour of Zambia 1st president Kenneth Kaunda.

Some cabinet ministers spotted during state lunch in honour of Zambia 1st president Kenneth Kaunda.

From left to right: Malawi former president Bakili Muluzi, Tanzania former presiden Ali Hassan Mwinyi, , Chairperson of the Africa Forum former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano, KK , president Edgar Lungu, Zambia former president Rupiah Banda, Namibia former president Sam Nujoma, Botswana former president Festus Mogae and Namibia’s former President Hifikepunye Pohamba.

Taonga cultural group entertaining guests

Zambia 1st President Kenneth Kaunda feeding Zambia 6th President Edgar Chagwa Lungu while looking on are Nambia former president Sam Nujoma and Mozambique former president Joaquim Chisano and Zambia 4th President Rupiah Bwezani during the 95th birthday celebrations of KK at Lusaka Taj Pamodzi Hotel.

Chairperson of the Africa Forum and former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano delivering his speech and a message to KK.

Namibia former president Sam Nujoma delivering a message to KK while president Edgar Lungu is looking on.

President Edgar Lungu proposing a toast.

President Edgar Lungu proposing a toast to Chairperson of the Africa Forum and former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano while KK is looking on.

President Edgar Lungu proposing a toast to KK.

KK receiving from president Edgar Lungu a painting gift of Luangwa valley.

Zambia 1st President Kenneth Kaunda receiving a guitar gift from Zambia President Edgar Chawa Lungu and start to play it thereafter during the celebrations of the 95th birthday of Kenneth Kaunda at Lusaka Taj Pamodzi Hotel

Mozambique former President Joaquim Chissano presenting a painting gift to Zambia 1st president Kenneth Kaunda on behalf of Africa Forum while looking are president Edgar Lungu and assistant to former Mozambique president Tomas de Sousa Mabuiangue

KK waving to the guests using this white handkerchief.

KK being greeted by some of his grandchildren led by Musata Njvovu who offered him a "Musili" tree as a gift.. — KK being greeted by some of his grandchildren led by Musata Njvovu who offered him a “Musili” tree as a gift..

Cool dadies band and green buffaloes orchestra entertained the guests

Freedom fighters representatives singing to KK before presenting a gift to him.

KK last born Cheswa Siliwizya being introduced to the guests

Pictures and captions courtesy of Jean Mandela

28 COMMENTS

Yambayamba May 9, 2019 At 8:31 am

95 years old and still can walk unaided (except for a walking stick)….there must be something magical and special about that vegetarian diet of his.

Happy birthday FATHER OF OUR NATION…..wish you more happy years to come!
- Thorn in the Flesh May 9, 2019 At 8:48 am
  
  Let him go beyond 105 years.
  He is such a great man.
  He will live longer unlike other stup!d !d!ots has hosts.
  But te wamuyayaya like he once boasted.
  The lord will call, it’s not time yet.
  Happy Birthday Double K.
  Long live son of the soil.
  Ati kapena nisiye kudya T bone naine. Maybe I can see 95. I can see my self fast forward 95 years yet I don’t know whether in bear bones or frail.
- Nostradamus May 9, 2019 At 9:31 am
  
  Thanks Jean Mandela, great journalist.
  Wonder why PF messing up Zambia.
- Senior Citizen May 9, 2019 At 9:39 am
  
  KK is vegetarian and a man of water. No alcohol or sodas on his menu. He has lived a very active and self disciplined life. Any one with a privilege of having worked losely for KK or knowinb the muzee well, understands why our endomitable KK remains in Great shape. Congrats to H.E President Kaunda (RtD). Wishing him many years of good health.
  
  Salutation!
- Redo May 9, 2019 At 9:49 am
  
  Seems to be a well organized party ..Happy birthday ‘young man’ kaunda ni wamphamvu
- B R Mumba, Sr May 9, 2019 At 9:58 am
  
  The Legend Lives On … Long Live KK.
  
  A Good Heart Is Real Medicine & It Adds Years To One’s Life ~ B R Mumba, Sr.
  
  The above quote was inspired by watching KK’s life over the years. He fought for his own and after achieving that for the smart people of the Zambian Enterprise, he extended the fight to the rest of Africa.
  
  His reward??? A God-given long life for all to see. There’s something admirable about a pure heart.
  
  Epo mpelele,
  
  BRM
  
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- SHIWAILILWA ONTA UBUTA BWAKWE May 11, 2019 At 6:23 pm
  
  My Grand Father reached 103 and was still eating meat I agree with Br Mumba Long life is a gift from God PERIOD!
Ba Robbie May 9, 2019 At 8:54 am

These pictures brought a tear to my eyes. I miss home!!
- B R Mumba, Sr May 9, 2019 At 10:01 am
  
  Ba Robbie … Endita
- Lukanga Kafusha Justice May 16, 2019 At 8:36 am
  
  Why don’t you go back instead of pretending. You miss your wife you go where she is, not uku lemba fye
Nkope May 9, 2019 At 10:16 am

Good as it may be/sound, this is the man who LOCKED up my late Dad in prison – 4 times during the Kapwepwe led political party UPP in the seventies/eighties. Today at 95, he still thinks he is the greatest leader of all time awe pembera first; your time is coming soon and there’s NOTHING you can do about it, enjoy…
- sam80 May 9, 2019 At 10:42 am
  
  Vengeance is not yours…Let it go pal..holding a grudge against a 95 year old is so sad..And it is your father that was locked up not u…Let it go..
- sosoliso May 9, 2019 At 12:04 pm
  
  Nkope, i dont think you reach even 70yrs with your grudge.
- Patriot Abroad May 9, 2019 At 2:53 pm
  
  @Nkope a bitter heart is not one God can accept. You must immediately, enter a thoughtful period during which you must resolve the hurt and harm your father’s treatment brought upon you. You must forgive. And remember to put your third party anger into its correct place. The experience was your father’s not yours.
  
  Be kind to your self and allow true happiness to heal you of the past.
- True Zambian May 10, 2019 At 9:07 am
  
  What did your father do to be locked up 4 times? Zambia was surrounded by countries still under the york of colonialism and because UNIP spoke loudly against the colonists, some Zambians were willing to sell the country for 30 pieces of silver.
  Was your father one of that kind?
Counsellor May 9, 2019 At 12:07 pm

We are grateful to Lord for giving you long live KK. You did a lot for Mother Zambia. You had a heart for the nation and the future generation. You never tolerated corruption. you are great inspiration.
MunaDekhane May 9, 2019 At 12:56 pm

What a blessed nation Zambia is with its founding father K K looking graciously in old age.
What a pity Zambia has become with its current dysfunctional leadership, Zambians led by past legacy of resilience even in time of needlessly suffering. Long live Zambia, long live K K.
Mzambia wa Zamani May 9, 2019 At 1:09 pm

Happy 95th birthday KK . Unfortunately not many Zambians live to see their 90’s birthdays due to poor health/lower life expectancy.
Patriot Abroad May 9, 2019 At 3:01 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FATHER OF OUR NATION!

We look forward to many more birthdays. WONDERFUL!

God Bless him, and keep him safe. A wonderful example of Zambias’ finest.
Mulenga Mwamba May 9, 2019 At 3:36 pm

Long live on KK.Wish you all God’s blessings
Sammy Bwalya May 9, 2019 At 6:23 pm

Happy Birthday your Excellency !!………..We are proud of your achievements Sir !…..Son of the soil !.
LONG LIVE KK !.
ANYOKO May 9, 2019 At 11:28 pm

@nkope is right he MUST FIGHT FOR HIS FATHER , WOULD YOU BE HAPPY TO SEE UR SON DINNING WITH YOUR NUMBER ONE ENEMY COME ON PEOPLE, THE KA BOY IS RIGHT. MAYBE HIS DAD IS EVEN NO MORE NOW WHAT SHOULDHE DO DINE WITH KK WHOSE PARTY WAS WORSE THAN PF , AH THIS MAN MADE ZAMBIANS SUFFER ALOT THANKS TO KA FTJ DEFEATING HIM 100 -0 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Mayanda Mulenga May 10, 2019 At 4:41 am

@Nkope and @Anyoko, either you are children or just mare adults who only heard one side of the story. For Zambia to continue to remain united almost 55 years after independence, it was because of Dr Kaunda who went beyond tribes and reached out to the then 9 provinces and had cabinet ministers from across the country. Forgiveness is a virtue very few human beings have and I know so because 95% of the people that were locked up, were and wanted to use draconian measures to oust the founding father and his team. Let go brother @Nkope and we move on. His excellency has outlived almost all his critics in former presidents and former ministers. Lets give our founding father the respect he deserves and for him do get to 95 years. It is no gimmick or a fluke. He has just taken care of himself…
International Order May 10, 2019 At 5:10 am

Like Nelson Mandela, Kenneth Kaunda is one of the most dignified leaders of Africa. My advice to all current African leaders is that when making decisions ask yourself “What Would Mandela or Kaunda Do? If you do you will get to make decisions which are not biased but more fatherly and fair to those who voted for you and those who did not vote for you. Basically it means you are leader for all – not just those who voted for you. It is about being grown up. He is the only leader I know who does not have mansions and secret accounts in foreign countries. What you see is what you get.
Nzitha May 10, 2019 At 6:48 pm

God Almighty rewards unreservedly if u do what is rightful before His eyes.Kk was/is a selfless leader who felt for others during his tenior with an iron hand of course.Talk of any humble educated man around,most of them are beneficiaries of free education of that time.He invested with all his mighty to mould Zambia from the scratch. What a great investment ever,n no wonder he’s gracefully reaping the fruits.Long live kk long live our father of our nation.what a humbling history to attach to out Zambia.
Jossie Mwala May 10, 2019 At 8:53 pm

Ba KK, please be magnanimous and ask people to donate to charities and not buy you these material things that have no place where you are headed to. Commend your Spirit to God and things that are above. Be blessed.
Allan Cron. May 12, 2019 At 7:58 am

What a grand old gentleman he is and what a great president he was for your country,
A true statesman and a true gentleman indeed,
Happy 95th birthday from a New Zealander President Kenneth Kaunda,
Your an inspiration to the world,
I admire and respect you very much,
Happy birthday from Allan Cron.
- Lukanga Kafusha Justice May 16, 2019 At 8:37 am
  
  Great President??? Please educated me