LSK President Faith Odhiambo Congratulates Namibia’s New Leader, Calls for Gender-Inclusive Governance

By John Kariuki
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has congratulated Namibia’s new President, hailing her election as a historic milestone for women in leadership across Africa and beyond.
Odhiambo emphasized that the first female President of Namibia marks a victory for gender equality, inspiring women to break barriers in governance and policymaking. She called for global support in advancing inclusive leadership.
“As you take office, may this be the beginning of transformative growth for Namibia and a benchmark for women leaders worldwide,” Odhiambo stated.
She urged the new leader to embrace the challenges of governance with resilience and integrity, while also challenging the world to not only celebrate women’s leadership but actively support and uplift them.
Namibia’s historic moment signals a shift towards gender inclusivity in African leadership, reinforcing the call for equal opportunities in politics and decision-making. Odhiambo’s message echoes the growing global movement for more women in leadership roles.