In response to the question, "When and why did you decide to join politics?" Inonge Wina replied - Inonge Wina

Inonge Wina speaks as Zambia’s first female Vice President

Remember, this was the era of The Cold War, the black and civil rights movements in America, and the decolonization of Africa, so all of these had an impact on me and contributed to shaping my outlook on life and my dedication to public service.

When John F. Kennedy said, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,’ that statement was not meant just for the USA but for every youth in the world.