Hon. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma is the current governor of Khomas Region, since  2025. He succeeded Hon. Laura McLeod Katjirua, who served as the Governor of Khomas Region from 2012 to 2025.  

The Governor is the political head of the Region.The Governor of Khomas Region was appointed by the President of the Republic of Namibia under section 2 of the Special Advisors and Regional Governors Appointment Act, 1990 (Act No. 6 of 1990) as amended.

She provides strategic political leadership within the framework of the law. The Office of the Governor plays a central role in ensuring greater involvement of the people in public life.

The functions are:

  • To act as the representative of the central Government in the region concerned;

  • To investigate and report on any matter relating to the region concerned if he or she has been requested to investigate that matter by the President or the Minister responsible for regional or local government;

  • To keep himself or herself informed of all matters relating to the region concerned and to bring any matter to the attention of the President or the relevant Minister if he or she thinks that it is advisable;

  • to settle or mediate any dispute or other matter that might arise in the region concerned, and;

  • Generally, to act as a link between the central Government and the regional council, or any local or traditional authority in the region concerned.

 

Hon. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma

Governor of Khomas Region

Contact details

            Mr Klaivert Mwandingi

            Personal Assistant to the Governor 

             Tel: 061-4304004

Email: Klaivert.Mwandingi@op.gov.na

 

           Ms Peameno Shimwooshili

           Private Secretary

            Tel: 061- 43040000                              Email: peameno.Shimwooshili@op.gov.na