Laura McLeod-Katjirua

Laura McLeod-Katjirua
Governor of the Khomas Region
Assumed office
2012
Governor of Omaheke Region
In office
2001–2012
Preceded byPaulo Thataone
Succeeded byRapama Kamehozu[1]
SWAPO Deputy Secretary-General
In office
2012–2017
Succeeded byMarco Hausiku
Personal details
Born
Laura McLeod

Windhoek, Namibia
Political party SWAPO
ResidenceWindhoek
Alma materUnited Nations Institute for Namibia
OccupationTeacher
ProfessionPolitician
CommitteesSWAPO Central Committee

Laura Veendapi McLeod-Katjirua is a Namibian politician who has been Governor of the Khomas Region since 2012 and Deputy Secretary General of SWAPO since 2012. Previously she was Governor of Omaheke Region from 2001 to 2012. She was transferred to Khomas Region by President Hifikepunye Pohamba after she was elected as Deputy Secretary General of SWAPO on December 2, 2012.

  1. ^ Haufiku, Mathias (2013-03-25). "Namibia: Governor Kamehozu Loses Battle Against Cancer". New Era (Namibia). AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 2013-03-25.