Children of Senior Chief Kasempa of the Kaonde speaking people have described their father who has marked 50 years Golden jubilee reign on the throne since 1976 as a beacon of love, peace and fountain of wisdom not only for his family but the entire chiefdom as a whole.
Speaking on behalf of other children during the celebration of the Juba Ja Nsomo golden Jubilee ceremony in Kasempa today, princess Bertha Kasempa said their father was indeed chosen by God for the reign from the time of enthronement looking at how he has managed to look after his people well embracing everyone.
“As your children we are grateful to note that even when with your busy schedules, even in your ill health you always find time to give us the exclusive attention we desire to get your guidance and tap into your wisdom, “She said.
Princess Bertha said from the time their father was enthroned as senior chief Kasempa he no longer belonged to them alone but also to his subjects and the entire chiefdom in so many ways.
And organising committee chairman Norman Katombela congratulated Senior Chief Kasempa for attaining 50 years on the throne and for his steadfast leadership and dedication to promoting cultural practices, values and norms that bind his people together.
Mr Katombela said the celebration is a testament to the enduring power of customs and the importance of preserving culture.
“It is through ceremonies like this that we reaffirm our connection to our ancestors and to ourselves, “he said.
The children encouraged their father who is now over 80 years old quoting David’s story in the bible when he began to reign at the age of 30 where some said David you are too young to be a king. We need someone younger. By the time David ruled for 40 years he was 70, and others were probably saying David you are too old to be King of Israel. It is time to turn it over to someone younger. In God’s sight age is not really an issue he uses the young and old.
Senior Chief Kasempa of the Kaonde speaking people ascended to the throne on 12th October,1976 marking a Golden jubilee reign this year.
This year’s Juba Ja Nsomo golden Jubilee ceremony was being held under the theme, “commemorating 50 years of dedicated leadership marked by peace, unity and social-economic development of Senior Chief Kasempa the 12th.
