Laura McLeod-Katjirua

Laura McLeod-Katjirua
Leod-Katjirua in 2015
Governor of the Khomas Region
In office
2012–2025
Preceded bySophia Shaningwa
Succeeded bySam Nujoma jr.
Governor of Omaheke Region
In office
2001–2012
Preceded byPaulo Thataone
Succeeded byRapama Kamehozu
SWAPO Deputy Secretary-General
In office
2012–2017
Succeeded byMarco Hausiku
Personal details
Born
Laura McLeod

Windhoek, Namibia
Political party SWAPO
ResidenceWindhoek
Alma materUnited Nations Institute for Namibia
OccupationTeacher
ProfessionPolitician
CommitteesSWAPO Central Committee

Laura Veendapi McLeod-Katjirua is a Namibian politician who was a Governor of the Khomas Region from 2012 to 28 March 2025 and Deputy Secretary General of SWAPO since 2012. Previously she was Governor of Omaheke Region from 2001 to 2012. She was transferred to Khomas Region by President Hifikepunye Pohamba after she was elected as Deputy Secretary General of SWAPO on December 2, 2012.