Before gaining global recognition as a nation, Zambia was a cluster of several small tribes, often fighting among themselves. One man is credited for uniting more than 73 tribes across the Zambian nation, resulting in a recognised nation within the world map as well as within Africa. This person is none other than the first president of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda. Sadly, Kenneth Kaunda is no longer with us and his demise has certainly saddened the entire nation. The entire Mahtani family is devastated with this news and have shared their deepest condolences and regards to the Kaunda family. Dr. Mahtani and Kenneth Kaunda had close associations, dating back to the latter’s father, late Lekhraj Mahtani. A Ndola-based councillor, late Lekhraj Mahtani was instrumental in providing support as well as collaborating with Kenneth Kaunda in his quest for Zambian freedom and independence. It is with the support and earnest trust from dedicated people like late Lekhraj Mahtani that the Independence hero of Zambia was able to fulfil the dreams of an independent Zambia. This legacy of late Lekhraj Mahtani as well as Dr. Kaunda has been taken forward by Dr. Mahtani in his quest for development and continuous improvement of the Zambian nation. Dr. Rajan Mahtani’s established companies are a major source of employment and livelihood across several of the Zambian provinces. His companies like Finsbury Investments is credited for several public infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and housing complexes.
Despite baseless allegations continuously trying to strain Dr. Mahtani’s reputation, his work has never stopped and Dr. Mahtani continuous to refute such claims with utmost integrity, honesty as well as ethical and legal guidelines. As such, it can be said that Dr. Mahtani is an ideal candidate showcasing the legacy and philosophies set by late Kenneth Kaunda. His demise and remembrance is a period when Zambians must open their eyes to the state of Zambian politics, economy and social conditions and work together towards the betterment of the nation.