Rupiah Bwezani Banda is reported dead at the age of 85 years on March 11, 2022. He was born on 19 February 19. 1937. Banda was the fourth president of Zambia from 2008 to 2011.
His birthplace was Gwanda, Zambia. Banda was married to Hope Mwansa Makulu. She died in 2000. Banda has seven (7) children in total and that includes children he had with his current wife, Thandiwe Banda.
He took over office from Levy Mwanawasa who had died serving as the sitting president at that time. In 2006, he was appointed by Mwanawasa to become the vice-president of Zambia.
During the 2008 by-election, Banda narrowly won against opposition leader Michael Sata. However, in September 2011, Banda was defeated in the presidential election. Banda eventually succeeded Michael Sata as President of Zambia from the Patriotic Front political party.
Rupiah Banda sons: Who are they?
Rupiah Banda has seven children and among them, only two of them are known. The names of his children are Henry Banda And Temwani Banda. Very little information is known about the rest of his other children.
Who is Henry Banda?
Henry Banda is the son of Rupiah Banda. Unlike his siblings, Henry is very popular in the media. He was arrested some time ago for allegedly using three different passports during his travels.
Who is Temwani Banda?
Temwani Banda is one of the sons of Rupiah Banda. It is reported that he is quite a private person and therefore we do not have enough details about him.
