Kenneth Maduma
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Kenneth Maduma is a veteran Zambian broadcaster and former diplomat. Known for his decades-long service at Radio Phoenix and the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), he also represented Zambia as Deputy Ambassador to Egypt.
Broadcasting career
Maduma served in leadership roles across major Zambian broadcasting institutions. At ZNBC, he rose to Director of Programmes, where he was widely respected for mentorship and professional integrity.[1]
He also worked at Radio Phoenix, influencing a generation of broadcasters, including author Pennipher S. Nyirenda who credited him with shaping her early career.[2]
Diplomatic career
Maduma served as Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, representing Zambia in international affairs. His diplomatic service followed his media tenure and demonstrated his multifaceted public service.
Recent public attention & health
In 2021, a photograph of Maduma at his farm in Chibombo District went viral. Journalist Kennedy Limwanya shared it without consent, leading to concerns over Maduma’s health reports suggested he was experiencing memory challenges. Prominent figures like former ZNBC Director General Chibamba Kanyama commented on his condition, emphasizing the need for respectful journalism.[3]
Family members, including his daughter Thandiwe Maduma, denied claims of destitution and demanded public correctness. They stated that Maduma lives comfortably at his Rhodespark residence and farm, and does not require assistance.[4]
Former ZNBC journalist and friend Chibamba Kanyama confirmed that while Maduma may have a medical condition affecting memory, he is not suffering materially.[5]
Legacy
Kenneth Maduma is celebrated as a stalwart in Zambian broadcasting and public service. His professionalism earned him respect across radio newsrooms and diplomatic assignments. He remains a symbolic figure in Zambian media history, often referred to affectionately by colleagues and audiences alike.
See also
References
- ↑ "Heroes of our time : Kenneth Maduma aka ‘Ken Dumz’", Lusaka Times, 1 Sept 2023.
- ↑ "Heroes of our time : Kenneth Maduma aka ‘Ken Dumz’", Lusaka Times, 1 Sept 2023.
- ↑ "Kennedy Limwanya ought to have acted with more empathy", Zambian Observer, 17 Sept 2024.
- ↑ "Family demand apology over viral photo", ZED Gossip, 15 Jan 2025.
- ↑ "Kenneth Maduma is not suffering materially… May have a health challenge", Ground News summary, 5 Oct 2021.
