Kamaya was appointed to the National Assembly of Namibia in 2003, replacing Hage Geingob. In March 2004, Kamanya was appointed to the Pan-African Parliament. Controversy
In March 2004, Kamanya faced criticism for alleged graft in deals related to Black Economic Empowerment transactions and the San community of Namibia. She denied the allegations and died in July 2005. Personal
Kamanya was born on 9 November 1961 in Onangalo, Uukwaluudhi Kingdom, Ovamboland. Her father was a prominent local politician and businessperson. She grew up in a devoutly Christian family. In 1978, she joined SWAPO in exile and, shortly after arriving in Cassinga, Angola, the encampment she and other Namibian exiles and refugees were based in was raided by the South African Defence Force. She was captured during the May 1978 Battle of Cassinga, returned to South-West Africa, and subsequently incarcerated in Oshakati. A businesswoman by profession, Kamanya ran movie theaters in Ongwediva and Ondangwa before joining the National Assembly.
Kamayan was appointed to the National Assembly of Namibia in 2003, replacing Hage Geingob. In March 2004, Kamanyan was appointed to the Pan-African Parliament. Controversy In March 2004, Kamanya faced criticism for alleged graft in deals related to Black Economic Empowerment transactions and the San community of Namibia. He denied the allegations and died in July 2005. Personal Kamanyan was born on 9 November 1961 in Onangalo, Uukwaluudhi Kingdom, Ovamboland. His father was a prominent local politician and businessperson. He grew up in a devoutly Christian family. In 1978, he joined SWAPO in exile and, shortly after arriving in Cassinga, Angola, the encampment he and other Namibian exiles and refugees were based in was raided by the South African Defence Force. He was captured during the May 1978 Battle of Cassinga, returned to South-West Africa, and subsequently incarcerated in Oshakati. A businessman by profession, Kamanyan ran movie theaters in Ongwediva and Ondangwa before joining the National Assembly.