US-based Zambian academic, author Prof Jones Kasonso dies

5 Views United States America -based Zambian social commentator, academic and author Professor Jones Kasonso has died. His brother, Newton Kasonso, confirmed the death in an emotional tribute posted online. “Your life was a gift to us, and although you are no longer with us, the love, memories and moments we shared will never be […]

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United States America -based Zambian social commentator, academic and author Professor Jones Kasonso has died.

His brother, Newton Kasonso, confirmed the death in an emotional tribute posted online.

“Your life was a gift to us, and although you are no longer with us, the love, memories and moments we shared will never be forgotten,” Newton said. He described his brother as a beloved sibling whose memory will forever remain in the family’s hearts.

The circumstances surrounding Professor Kasonso’s death remain unclear.

Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in due course.

Professor Jones K. Kasonso was a Zambian-born academic who spent much of his adult life in the United States.

He worked as a Chartered Global Accountant and served as an auditor in the Financial Audits Bureau, Division of Audits at the California State Controller’s Office.

In academia, he taught Accounting in Washington DC and in the United Arab Emirates. He was also an author, best known for his book _The Original Templates: A Way to Find Meaning in Broken World_.

Kasonso held several qualifications from internationally recognized institutions. He earned a PhD from Northcentral University in the U.S., an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a BSc in Applied Accounting affiliated with Oxford Brookes University UK through ACCA.

Back home in Zambia, Professor Kasonso became a prominent voice on social and political issues through online platforms and interviews.

He was known for his outspoken analysis of government policy, governance, and elections.

His commentary often drew strong reactions. He criticized both the Patriotic Front and the UPND governments at different times, and was a frequent commentator on matters of diplomacy, tribal politics, and public accountability.

Despite the controversy that sometimes followed his views, many Zambians followed him for his direct style and willingness to speak on difficult national issues.