The Zambia Police Service in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, has launched investigations into a case of sudden death reported on April 9, 2026, at approximately 09:30 hours.
The incident is believed to have occurred between 18:00 hours on April 8 and 08:00 hours on April 9, 2026, at a residence in the Northrise area of Ndola.
Police received a report from Mr. Mike Kaira, aged 77, who informed them that his family friend, Mr. Kaweche Kaunda, aged 67, son of the First Republican President, the late Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, had been found unresponsive.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Kaunda arrived in Ndola on April 6, 2026, and was staying at an apartment in Northrise.
On the morning of April 9, a domestic worker carrying out routine duties knocked on the door to Mr. Kaunda’s room but received no response. She alerted a security guard, who gained entry and found Mr. Kaunda lying unresponsive. Mr. Kaira was subsequently informed and reported the matter to police.
Mr. Kaunda was rushed to Ndola Teaching Hospital by police officers, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Initial examinations conducted by Police Scenes of Crime officers revealed no visible injuries.
The body has since been deposited in the Ndola Teaching Hospital Mortuary, where a postmortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
An inquiry file has been opened, and investigations are ongoing. The public will be informed of any further developments.
The Zambia Police Service has extended its sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
Police should be more prompt with such issues not issuing statements 36 hours later. This statement so far doesn’t require a doctor.
They only know how to impound cars.