Categories: Africa

Meet Patience Masua, the 24-year-old Namibia’s Youngest Member of Parliament

Hon. Patience Masua completed her high school at Delta Secondary School Windhoek where she served as Deputy Head Girl in the Learners Representative Council.

 In April 2021, she was appointed Member of Parliament by President Hage Geingob following the resignation of Defence Minister Vilho becoming Namibia’s Youngest MP.

Masua previously served as the Secretary General of Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO) and as Speaker of Student Parliament of the University of Namibia (UNAM) SRC.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours in Law from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and a Certificate from International Humanitarian Law from Institute of International and Comparative Law in Africa.

The 24 year old MP is an Education Advocate, Youth Activist, Constitutionalist, Founder and Chairwoman of Patience Masua Foundation, a Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) alumnus and former Namibian Country Director of the Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYOF).

Hon. Patients Masua  famous Quote is: “No Namibia student with the capacity, willingness and qualification should be denied access to higher education with ‘funding’ as a barrier.

African Watch Reporter

Accredited multimedia journalist with over 7 years experience in news writing and digital publishing. Professional photographer.

Share
Published by
African Watch Reporter

Recent Posts

Reportage Kenya Unveils 346-Unit Enzo Residence in Riverside, Nairobi

Reportage Kenya has launched a new 346-unit Enzo Residence located in Riverside, Nairobi, marking yet…

20 hours ago

Property Feud Blamed for Drive-by Murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso in Nairobi

Nairobi detectives arrested two primary suspects Thursday following the fatal shooting of Dr. Victoria Mutiso,…

3 days ago

Maxine Wahome Acquitted of Murder in Asad Khan Case

NAIROBI, Kenya — The High Court of Kenya on Tuesday acquitted celebrated rally driver Maxine…

3 days ago

President William Ruto Prepares for Special National Address to Chart Kenya’s Post-Vision 2030 Economic Path

President William Ruto delivered a highly anticipated special national address from State House on Thursday…

3 days ago

How a National Science Exhibition Opened New Doors for Two Kenyan Students

For Kon Lual and Ian Mwadiloh, winning the 2025 Young Scientists Kenya National Exhibition was…

5 days ago