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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The first part refers to the president's love for the Kaunda suit - a safari jacket with matching trousers – and Uongoman, which incorporates the Swahili word uongo, meaning "lies".

From BBC

But the Kaunda suit was banned from the Kenyan Parliament this week, along with other forms of traditional African dress and tightly-fitted clothing for women.

From New York Times

The Kaunda suit has trended on social media in Kenya in recent times, after Mr Ruto started wearing them on official occasions.

From BBC

Soon after that the spotlight shifted to Zambia after the plane touched down at Lusaka's Kenneth Kaunda Airport.

From BBC

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

From New York Times

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