CHURCH MOURNS DR. KENNETH KAUNDA
By Yamiko Banda
Independent Churches of Zambia -ICZ-has described Dr. Kenneth Kaunda as a leader who propagated biblical principles.
ICZ President Bishop David Masupa says Dr. Kaunda demonstrated this by bringing tribes together under the One Zambia One Nation slogan .
Bishop Masupa says it could also be seen in his cabinet as he appointed people in a manner that unified the nation.
He has urged all political leaders vying for political offices to emulate Dr. Kaunda.
Meanwhile, United Church of Zambia General Secretary Reverend Chipasha Musaba said Dr. Kaunda was a gift not only to the UCZ Church, but the nation, continent and the world.
Reverend Musaba said Dr. Kaunda was oriented in the Christian principles and continued associating with the body of Christ throughout his life.
And, UCZ Community Development and Social Justice Secretary Deaconess Mable Sichali said the Church remembers Dr. Kaunda as a humble and lovable person who embraced everyone.
Deaconess Sichali has urged the nation to follow his legacy of peace and tolerance.
And, Council of Churches in Zambia-CCZ- General Secretary Reverend Emmanuel Chikoya says the nation has lost a unifier and an anchor of wisdom.
Reverend Chikoya said he walked the talk and not only talk about love unity and integrity, but walked that way as well.