Kadhila Amoomo
Kadhila Amoomo is a Namibian lawyer and activist prominent for representing high-profile figures. He has represented former Windhoek Mayor Job Amupanda, Affirmative Repositioning leader Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and Micheal Amushelelo.[1][2][3]
Kadhila Amoomo | |
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 Amoomo in 2022 | |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Years active | 2014 - Present |
Early life and education
Amoomo was born in January 1990 in the northern region at Ombwa ya Netuntu village of Okaku, Oshana Region. Although born in the north, Amoomo moved to Windhoek at the age of six and started with his primary schooling at Mandume Primary School. He later attended Jan Jonker Afrikaner Senior Secondary School in Windhoek. He then enrolled and graduated with a law degree at the University of Namibia.[4]
Career
Amoomo rose to prominence in 2015, representing the Affirmative Repositioning Movement in its land acquisition demands for young Namibians. He has since represented most Namibians unfairly arrested by the state. Since 2022, he been representing social justice activists Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and Micheal Amushelelo.[5][6]
Personal life
Amoomo lives in Windhoek and is married.
References
- "Let the people "Ngungula"- Amoomo …Govt insists Angola's fuel not up to standard – Windhoek Observer". Windhoek Observer – Democracy in the mirror. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- "Property group enlists Amoomo in BoN probe". Truth, for its own sake. 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- Hiveluah, Feni (2023-04-27). "Calls for unemployment state of emergency after cops kill five 'robbers'". The Namibian. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- "The lawyer who does not want poverty-stricken background label". Truth, for its own sake. 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- Jantze, Zorena (May 18, 2022). "Protests should not be criminalized – Amoomo".
- "Amoomo accuses state of delaying Michael Amushelelo's court cases". nbcnews.na.