About State House
Chilenje House 394
Chilenje House 394 was a house in Chilenje, Lusaka, Zambia in which the then President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda lived from January 1960 to December 1962. It is from this house he directed the fight for independence of Northern Rhodesia (now the Republic of Zambia) which was achieved on 24th October,1964.
The site was declared a National Monument on 23rd October,1968, and has since been managed by the National Heritage Conservation Commission.
The house is two bed-roomed, with a kitchen and living room. Three houses reside on the protected monument and they have all been restored to their 1962 conditions as much as nearly possible.
House No. 394 has been redecorated in its original colour scheme, and much of the furniture and personal effects used by the Kenneth Kaunda family at that time has been replaced in the original positions. House No. 395 contains displays illustrating the history and growth of Lusaka from the earliest times and the political development of Zambia. House No. 393 is the caretaker’s residence.
State House
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.
