Kaunda

American

[kah-oon-dah, -duh] / kɑˈun dɑ, -də /

noun

Kenneth (David), 1924–2021, Zambian political leader: first president 1964–91.

Kaunda British

/ kɑːˈʊndə /

noun

Kenneth ( David ). born 1924, Zambian statesman. He became Zambia's first president (1964–91)

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Some have also mocked the ban, saying the Kaunda suit would now be reserved for the president.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2023

The Kaunda suit has been allowed previously in parliament and some MPs have been known for often wearing them.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2023

"I am devastated," block resident Wambali Kaunda, who lost his brother and niece in the fire, told Reuters.

From Reuters ● Sep. 1, 2023

He also served as an adviser to the first Zambian president, Kenneth Kaunda, according to the U.S.

From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2023

Gilbert was in his room with a tape deck singing to Billy Kaunda, who’d just been voted Malawi’s best musician of the year.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba

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