Zambia Forms National Alumni Association for Secondary Schools
Lusaka, Zambia – In a landmark move aimed at fostering unity, development, and mentorship across the nation’s secondary education sector, former pupils from various schools have announced the formation of a National Alumni Association for Secondary Schools in Zambia.
The initiative, which was unveiled during an alumni gathering in Lusaka, will serve as a national coordinating platform for all secondary school alumni associations, with the goal of improving education infrastructure, mentoring learners, and giving back to the institutions that shaped them.
Mr. Moffat Nsofwa, the president of the Ex-Kawambwa Boys Alumni Association, has been appointed as the Interim President of the newly formed national body. In his remarks, Mr. Nsofwa emphasized that the initiative is non-political and purely focused on supporting schools across Zambia.
“We are forming what will be known as the Alumni Association of Zambia for Secondary Schools—a national body that will unify efforts from all former pupils to help transform their former learning institutions. This is not about politics; it’s about purpose,” said Mr. Nsofwa.
The national association, he noted, will serve as a watchdog, ensuring transparency and accountability among school-based alumni groups. It will also offer a formal structure for resource mobilization and implementation of developmental projects across the country.
“As alumni, we sit comfortably while our former schools face numerous challenges. It is time we organized ourselves to give back meaningfully,” he said.
Mr. Nsofwa also announced the appointment of Mr. Danny Musenge as the Interim Secretary General, tasked with overseeing the initial structuring and registration process of the new association.
The team plans to begin nationwide stakeholder engagements, inviting representatives from all secondary schools in Zambia to join the conversation. These engagements will lead to a formal Annual General Meeting (AGM), where a permanent executive committee will be democratically elected.
“We want inclusive representation. Every secondary school in Zambia will have a voice. The constitution of this association will reflect the diverse views of our alumni community,” emphasized Mr. Musenge.
The organizers stressed that the alumni association will also tackle pressing youth challenges, including drug abuse, unemployment, and lack of mentorship, by establishing alumni-led support structures in schools.
“Many youths are going astray. Through this platform, we want to be role models, mentors, and supporters of the next generation. This movement is bigger than us—it will outlive us,” the interim leaders said.
The announcement was met with enthusiasm from stakeholders present, many of whom described the initiative as long overdue. As part of the launch ceremony, Mr. Nsofwa declared the gathering “Braai for the Legends of Tualumba” officially open and called for peace, unity, and action.
“Let this be the first stone we lay for a united alumni movement in Zambia,” Mr. Nsofwa concluded.