The pain felt over the passing of Mrs. Joyce Kapata, mother of Hon. Jean Kapata, is both public and profoundly personal to Zambia’s Vice President, Dr. W.K Mutale-Nalumango. Having stood beside many Zambians in mourning throughout her tenure, she now finds herself among those grieving a deeply personal loss, as Mrs. Kapata was family to her.
In her message, Vice President Mutale-Nalumango acknowledged that grief reveals the common humanity shared by all, regardless of title or position. She emphasized that no role can shield anyone from heartache, and no status exempts one from love and loss.
Expressing solidarity with not only her own family but all Zambians who have experienced loss, she called for the nation to become a circle of comfort—rooted in unity, healed through love, and uplifted by the enduring bonds that connect citizens beyond their roles as individuals.
The Vice President reminded the nation that Zambians are not merely citizens but members of one great family, bound together by shared resilience and compassion. In this difficult time, she urged everyone to support one another and find strength in collective unity, honoring the memories of loved ones while fostering a compassionate and united Zambia.