Kaunda, Kenneth David
Kaunda, Kenneth David ( 1924 – )Zambian statesman. At first a schoolmaster, in 1949 he joined the African National Congress (ANC). In 1959 he became its President and led opposition to the Central African Federation , instituting a campaign of “positive non-violent action”. For this he was imprisoned by the British, and the movement was banned. He was released in 1960 and was elected President of the newly formed United National Independence Party (UNIP). The UNIP became the leading party when independence was granted to Zambia in 1964 and Kaunda became the first President of the new republic. During his presidency education expanded and the government made efforts to...
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