Ehomba:Hundreds of members of the Ovatjimba and Ovatue communities gathered at Ehomba village in the Kunene Region on Monday to access civil registration and identification services provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security's (MHAISS) Marginalised Community Outreach Programme.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the two-day outreach programme, concluding on Tuesday, allows community members to apply for essential national documents, including birth certificates and identification documents.

MHAISS Deputy Director for Civil Registration in the Omusati and Kunene regions, Christopher Mukumbuta, emphasized the importance of obtaining national documents, which enable access to various government services and the exercise of citizens' rights. He encouraged community members to use the outreach services instead of traveling long distances to government offices.

This outreach in Ehomba is part of a broader MHAISS initiative targeting marginalized communities in the Omusati and Kunene regions. The programme commenced on 07 September 2026 and will conclude on 17 October 2026, with outreach teams visiting communities facing barriers such as distance and transport costs in accessing government services.

The initiative aims to enhance access to civil registration and identification services for the Ovatjimba and Ovatue communities, ensuring they have the necessary documents for government and other administrative services. It also allows the ministry to identify and assist unregistered community members or those needing document replacement.

This effort is part of the government's broader strategy to improve access to essential services for people living in remote areas. The ministry has urged eligible community members to utilize the outreach services available in their areas.