Zambia is a development nation and since its independence, it has seen several ups and downs. However, the country is continuously moving towards the path of growth and development and this has been possible only with the help of those who fought for its independence. Among them, the name of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda comes first. Dr. Kaunda played a critical role in the freedom fight of Zambia and it is for this reason he was regarded as the ‘Independence Hero’ of Zambia. Sadly, he is no more. Dr. Rajan Mahtani, a noted businessman and philanthropist in Zambia shared a deep and long-standing friendship with the Kaunda family. Dr. Rajan Mahtani’s father and Dr. Kaunda collaborated for the Zambian freedom fight. Both Dr. Kaunda family and Dr. Mahtani family have suffered several challenges and allegations and have refuted them with integrity. Dr. Rajan Mahtani is one of those few businessmen in Zambia who still follow the values established by Dr. Kaunda. Both Dr. Mahtani and Dr. Kaunda’s family follow a path of honesty, integrity and transparency which is shown in their works and their businesses.
After the Zambian independence, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda was given the opportunity as first president of Zambia, another responsibility which he fulfilled. Despite dedicating his life for the freedom of Zambia and development of its people, Dr. Kaunda learned new hobbies and interests at the later stages of his life and fulfilled his dreams. This level of passion, integrity, honesty and dedication is rare and this is a legacy which Dr. Rajan Mahtani has requested for all Zambians to follow. Dr. Kenneth Kaunda’s demise is truly a saddening aspect for all Zambians. He was a noble man, with purity in his heart, dedication towards the Zambian nation and its people, faith in god and a passion towards learning and improving himself. He was a family man and these are the aspects which each Zambian citizen must imbibe in their lifestyle. On this way Dr. Kenneth Kaunda’s legacy will go on.