Chief Justice Martha Koome has mourned her Zambian counterpart Irene Chirwa Mambilima who died on Sunday while on official duty in Egypt. In her message of condolences to Mambilima's family and people of Zambia, Koome said Mambilima was a beacon and trailblazer. Mambilima served as the chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia where she oversaw several Parliamentary and Presidential elections. Koome added that Mambilima will be remembered fondly for her impact not only in her country but also in Africa. Eight years later, he broke away and founded the Zambian African National Congress, which was banned and resurfaced as the United National Independence Party, of which he was the leader.

Source: Daily Nation June 21, 2021 15:22 UTC