From Kaisosi to Satotwa, there has been no visible development – Rundu Activist slam Rundu Town Council CEO
By TUW
Rundu activist Kawaya Ya Kawaya has publicly questioned the competence of Rundu Town Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Olavi Nathanael, citing what he described as years of poor performance and a lack of accountability in the town’s administration.
In a social media post published on Tuesday, Kawaya accused the CEO of failing to deliver meaningful development since his appointment in 2021. He said the current state of infrastructure in Rundu supports long-standing concerns he raised at the time of Nathanael’s appointment.
“When Mr. Nathanael was appointed in 2021, I warned that he lacked the qualifications and experience required for such a critical position,” Kawaya wrote. “Today, the condition of Rundu clearly reflects that those concerns were not baseless.”
Kawaya pointed to deteriorating road infrastructure, stalled service delivery, and the continued use of decades-old military barracks as offices for the town council as indicators of ineffective leadership.
“Rundu is still operating from old military barracks built more than 30 years ago. From Kaisosi to Satotwa, there has been no visible development in areas that urgently need housing, roads, and basic services,” he stated.
The criticism follows a parliamentary workshop held in Rundu on Tuesday, during which the absence of the town’s top leadership became a subject of concern. During the meeting, Member of Parliament Job Amupanda questioned why senior officials from the Rundu Town Council, including the CEO, did not attend in person and instead sent representatives.
Kawaya described the CEO’s absence from the engagement as unacceptable, particularly given that housing and local governance issues were central to the discussions.
“It is inexcusable for the CEO to be absent from such an important meeting. This kind of conduct undermines public trust and delays progress,” he said.
With Nathanael’s contract expected to expire in May 2026, Kawaya called on decision-makers not to consider any extension without a thorough performance review.
“Rundu deserves competent and accountable leadership. We cannot afford to renew contracts that have delivered failure,” Kawaya added.
