Kenneth Kaunda quotes

Kenneth Kaunda was a Zambian political leader and the first President of independent Zambia. As a leading figure in Africa’s anti-colonial movement, he played a crucial role in securing his nation’s independence. He is remembered for his commitment to African unity and his lifelong dedication to peace and social justice. Here are 7 of his quotes:

The inability of those in power to still the voices of their own consciences is a great force leading to change. (Kenneth Kaunda)

People see him as a hero. Not just in Zimbabwe or here in Zambia but across the whole of southern Africa. It's no good demonising Robert Mugabe.

Kenneth Kaunda

The power which establishes a state is violence; the power which maintains it is violence; the power which eventually overthrows it is violence.

Kenneth Kaunda

I fight AIDS because it's a killer disease, destroys the human race in all fields.

Kenneth Kaunda

My own child, one of them, died of AIDS. A brilliant boy.

Kenneth Kaunda

Ambition never comes to an end.

Kenneth Kaunda

It would have been disastrous for Zambia if we had gone multi-party because these parties would have been used by those opposed to Zambia's participation in the freedom struggle.

Kenneth Kaunda

Kenneth Kaunda

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Occupation: President
Born: April 28, 1924
Died: June 17, 2021
Quotes count: 7
Wikipedia: Kenneth Kaunda

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