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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Ruto's honesty has also been called into question with Kaunda Uongoman, which mimics late Congolese musician Kanda Bongoman.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

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

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 had also served as a special adviser to the first Zambian president, Kenneth Kaunda.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Like Julius Nyerere, Kaunda was worried about the lack of unity among South African freedom fighters and suggested that when Sobukwe emerged from jail, we might all join forces.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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