Traditional leader Sofia Mundjembwe honored former lawmaker Alois Gende as a transformative figure after his death on Thursday at Rundu Intermediate State Hospital in Kavango East. The Shambyu Traditional Authority hompa said the community lost a trusted adviser who counseled successive leaders and preserved cultural practices across generations.
Gende served in Namibia's parliament after independence and championed causes affecting rural areas. He held the position of Uvhungu-vhungu village headman for more than a year before his passing and was married to the late Hompa Angeline Ribebe.
Simon Matumu, secretary to the headman, said residents depended on Gende for guidance and development initiatives. The deceased politician was a member of the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance and earned respect for his principled approach to governance.
Gende served in Namibia's parliament after independence and championed causes affecting rural areas. He held the position of Uvhungu-vhungu village headman for more than a year before his passing and was married to the late Hompa Angeline Ribebe.
Simon Matumu, secretary to the headman, said residents depended on Gende for guidance and development initiatives. The deceased politician was a member of the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance and earned respect for his principled approach to governance.
