Namibian President declares one week of mourning in honor of Kaunda

Namibia President, Hage Geingob, on Friday, declared seven days of mourning in honor of the late Zambian Founding President, Kenneth Kaunda.

In a statement, Geingob said that all flags should be flown at half-mast between June 19 and June 25 in honor of the revered statesman who is credited for playing a pivotal role in liberating most southern African countries.

According to Geingob, Namibians will join the region and Zambians in honoring Kaunda who he described as a selfless and gallant son of the soil for his selfless contribution to Namibia’s independence.

Kaunda hosted most of the liberation movements during the liberation struggle against colonial settlers allowing them to launch their military attacks and strategies from Zambia.

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Geingob added that Kaunda will be remembered as a selfless leader who put the aspirations of others ahead of his and his country in his quest to liberate the continent.