President Hakainde Hichilema
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
State House, formerly known as Government House, is the official residence and office of the President of Zambia.
It is the place where all seven republican presidents, dating back to our founding father, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, have worked from.
Constructed in 1935, it is a building in which the history of our people reverberates in every corridor; a building in which our national ethos, One Zambia, One Nation, was shaped; a building in which our freedom, independence and unity was secured.
State House however, is much more than a historical monument or residence for the President. While it is the President and his team who work here, it is you, the people of Zambia, who are sovereign.
This house, and everything it represents, belongs to you. The men and women who work here are your servants, and the decisions that are made here must serve you.
As we walk the corridors of this building, we are reminded of our nation’s proud history; of our people’s hard fought independence and unity; and of the men, women and children of this country, who we endeavour to serve every time we enter the building.
This is the people’s State House. This is your State House.
About State House
HISTORIC OVERVIEW
Located on stand number LUS/4750 corner of President Lane and Independence Avenue, State House grounds occupy an impressive 72 Hectares (178 acres) of land. The grounds include a golf course, a tennis court, over 10 wildlife species, a healthcare clinic, filling station and police post, among other amenities.
After Zambia gained its independence in 1964, President Kenneth Kaunda became the first Republican President to occupy State House. Since then, it has served as official residence and office of 7 republican Presidents.
THE GROUNDS
Statehouse is surrounded by a number of indigenous trees and a well maintained green garden with more than 1,240 animals on the property.
These include: Zebra, Giraffes, Lechwe, Bush Buck, Impala, Duiker, Monkey, Guinea Fowls, Pea Fowls, Spotted Deer and Francolins.
Some of the facilities include a tennis and basketball court, filling station, clinic, and police post all within the premises. Most of the facilities have existed since independence and are still in use up until this day.
