Chilenje House 394, National Independence Memorial in Chilenje, Lusaka, Zambia

Chilenje House 394 is a simple two-bedroom house with a small living room and kitchen, set in a spacious compound of giant trees on stony ground in Chilenje, Lusaka. It forms a national monument with two similar houses: No. 393, the caretaker's residence, and No. 395, which holds displays on Lusaka's growth and Zambia's political history.

Built around 1951, the house was Kenneth Kaunda's home from 13 January 1960 to 27 December 1962, and from there he coordinated UNIP's independence campaign, including the 1960 constitutional conference and the "Cha Cha Cha" campaign. On 18 October 1968 it was declared a national monument, although buildings erected after 1924 are normally excluded; Kaunda opened it five days later.

The house displays how a family lived during the independence movement, with original furniture and personal items from that era. The space gives visitors a sense of everyday life during this pivotal period in the nation's history.

The site is open on most days, with visiting hours that should be checked before your trip since schedules can change. It is helpful to use a guide or information materials to better understand the context of what you are viewing.

The rooms were deliberately returned to their 1962 condition, with all later changes removed to show the original interior. This makes it possible to see the surroundings as they actually appeared during the historical period.