Sam Nujoma Jr.

Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Jr. is a Namibian politician currently serving as governor of Khomas Region. He is the grandson of Sam Nujoma, who was president from 1990 to 2005.

Political career

Nujoma's political career began in 2010 when he joined the SWAPO Party Youth League and became a section chairman in its grassroots structures. He later rose through the ranks and became a member of SPYL's Central Committee, where he serves as secretary of the Khomas Region. He is also a member of the SWAPO Party Khomas Regional Executive Committee.
In December 2020, Nujoma became a member of the Windhoek Municipal Council. He was elected in February 2023 to serve as the chairman of the Windhoek council's management committee, which is the Municipal Council's second-highest decision-making body. He served as the chairman of the council advisory committee on financial sustainability, performance management, and policy. He also was a member of the Association of Local Authorities of Namibia, and was chairperson of its finance committee.
On 28 March 2025 Nujoma was appointed by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as governor of Khomas Region.