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SATA Officially Announces Sakeni’s Death, Mourns With Family ‘His Death Is Heartbreaking’
FLASH BACK: Sata greets the late Kennedy Sakeni
Mr. Sakeni, who was also Mansa Central PF Member of Parliament died this afternoon at Lusaka’s University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
And President Sata has sent a message of condolences to the Sakeni family.
In his letter of condolences to the late Sakeni’s widow, President Sata described Mr. Sakeni’s death as heartbreaking.
“It is with deep sorrow and grief that I learnt of the death of your dear husband Mr. Sakeni, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services of the Republic of Zambia,” read President Sata’s letter in part.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Zambia and indeed on my own behalf, I extend my highest and sincere condolences to you, the children and our party the Patriotic Front [PF] for this painful loss.”
The Head of State stated that it was indeed tragic that the nation has lost a leader who rendered a gallant service to the country in the various distinguished portfolios he held.
“Mr Sakeni’s works as a career intelligence officer in the Zambia Security Intelligence Service [ZSIS], as Member of Parliament for Chifunabuli, as deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Luapula Province and more recently as Member of Parliament for Mansa Central, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services as well as PF Luapula Province chairman have undeniably assisted in strengthening our country’s political and economic capabilities,” President Sata stated.
“No doubt, the Zambian people and his closer family in the PF feel deeply sad for the loss of this national leader of Mr. Sakeni’s standing and public service credentials, and share your family’s grief. Indeed, we have lost a great leader and a resolved politician and businessman.”
President Sata prayed that the Sakeni family takes comfort and solace in the understanding that the entire nation’s thoughts and prayers are with them during this distressing and excruciating period.
Issued by:
George Chellah
Special Assistant To The President For Press And Public Relations
Posted by Editor
on September 5, 2013. Filed under LATEST NEWS.
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Shorts
September 5, 2013 at 3:49 pm
M. H. S. R. I. P
Bana Mwandu
September 5, 2013 at 3:53 pm
So sad indeed…May your soul rest in peace
SHI REG
September 5, 2013 at 3:55 pm
This is bad news am deeply sadden by mr Sakenis death!ill miss him dearly!go well ba mudala!!
BMK
September 5, 2013 at 3:55 pm
MHSRIP
Happy
September 5, 2013 at 3:56 pm
MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN INTERNAL PEACE (M.Y.S.R.I.P)
sharon
September 5, 2013 at 4:04 pm
rest in peace man.
kanonga ebo
September 5, 2013 at 4:04 pm
M.H.S.R.I.P- A very sad story.will be greatly missed.
mopao
September 5, 2013 at 4:06 pm
rip hon sekeni. give lubinda the job back
Asineli Phiri
September 5, 2013 at 4:09 pm
am sadden by the death of Sakeni.He was a good man who listens to people`s view. MHSRIP.
shaba st pete
September 5, 2013 at 4:16 pm
MHSRIEP
mukaone
September 5, 2013 at 4:16 pm
M. H. S. R. I. P….so sadly
shiyenge .p. shiyenge
September 5, 2013 at 4:21 pm
MHSRIP
Czar
September 5, 2013 at 4:22 pm
My condolences to the family and friends of the late. May God grant you strength in this difficult moment.
nicholas siwale
September 5, 2013 at 4:22 pm
may his sour rest in peace
LAWRENCE
September 5, 2013 at 4:23 pm
sad news to us as PF supporters may his soul rest internal peace
viras
September 5, 2013 at 4:24 pm
God answering the big, may you soul rest in peace
amo
September 5, 2013 at 4:35 pm
It is ETERNAL and not INTERNAL PEACE, please.
Sintembwa
September 5, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Sad news to us who still cherish PF party. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
icinshikululwa
September 5, 2013 at 4:38 pm
R.I.E.P.
Dennis Asumani
September 5, 2013 at 4:50 pm
Rest in peace,we pray that God can console and comfort the family.
mildred mwakapikisha
September 5, 2013 at 4:50 pm
sad to haer the news,may his soul rest in peace.
KAKOMA VICTOR
September 5, 2013 at 4:52 pm
ITS VERY SAD THAT WE HAVE LOST A NATIONAL LEADER, MAY THE SAKENI FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE EVERLASTING LORD WHO KNOWS THE FUTURE THE FATHER OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.M.H.S.R.I.P
Copper Bullet
September 5, 2013 at 5:09 pm
Its always sad to lose a life. but its sad that the president wrote a letter to sakeni’s wife but he totally ignored the widows of the kampasa residents who were killed by ZNS. My question is was Sakeni’s life more important than the Kampasa residents. God bless you all.
Mansa
September 5, 2013 at 5:22 pm
We mourn our man
Luapula
September 5, 2013 at 5:36 pm
Sad news may yo soul rest in peace
Michael Mwaba Mwape
September 5, 2013 at 7:34 pm
sad new sindeed! MHSRIP nd the Lord comfrt us all during this tragic moment.
Chileshe Chitika
September 5, 2013 at 7:39 pm
M.H.S.R.I.E.P. My deepest Condolences to the bereaved family.
kafupa
September 5, 2013 at 8:15 pm
M.H.S.R.I.P
ISLANDER
September 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm
MYSRIP
Jr bupe Davies
September 5, 2013 at 8:53 pm
M.y.s.r.i.p gte bck Lubinda in action
Nkonde Mwape
September 5, 2013 at 9:23 pm
M.H.S.R.I.P Bakamba tukamisanga
mr pf
September 5, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Rest in peace.
Nakulu Wantula
September 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm
A VERY GOOD, UNDERSTANDING MAN HE IS GONE BUT MEMORIES WILL REMAIN FRESH M.H.S.R.I.P
Bwapela
September 6, 2013 at 2:58 pm
Umuntu nga afwa tabipa kutasha nefyo ashelecita mwandi.RIP.
Zakeyo Kamanga
September 6, 2013 at 4:45 pm
Death is not an end in itself but a beggining of a new life for those that die whilst believing in God. May the soul of our beloved father, husband and friend rest in eternal peace.