McHenry Venaani

McHenry Venaani (born 8 September 1977 in Windhoek) is a Namibian politician. A member of the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance, Venaani was a member of the National Assembly 2002-2010. At the time of appointment in 2002, he was the youngest member of the National Assembly of Namibia. Venaani was placed on DTA's electoral list prior to the 2009 general election, but the party did not receive enough votes for his re-election.^[1]

Education

Venaani is a graduate of Dawid Bezuidenhout High School in Khomasdal, Windhoek. He is a current student at the University of Wolverhampton.

Career

Considered a rising star in the DTA, Venaani ran for the top position in the party in 2005 against Katuutire Kaura. In said election, Venaani lost and lost his position as party secretary general. In November 2008, the Windhoek native retook his position as secretary general, beating Alois Gende 111-35 in party elections.^[2]

References

1. ^ Who’s in, who’s out The Namibian, 7 December 2009
2. ^ Venaani back in DTA seat The Namibian, 17 November 2008

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Date of birth	8 September 1977
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