Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema on Sunday took to social media to celebrate the Centenary Birthday Commemorations of the First President of the Republic of Zambia Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda.

Kaunda would have turned 100 this year.

Hakainde Hichileman wrote: “KK will remain a global icon who contributed to the liberation of many nations not only on the African continent but also globally.

“Back home, we will continue to honour KK through various policies among them, the reintroduction of free education which he also believed in.”

He added: “President Kaunda demonstrated that there is more that unites us than what divides us.”

Kenneth Kaunda championed freedom, equality, and social justice.

The main event will be celebrated together during commemoration of Zambia’s 60th anniversary of Independence on 24 October, 2024.

Dr. Kaunda, fondly called KK died on 17th June, 2021 aged 97.