The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) marked 100 years of missionary work in the Kavango Regions, tracing origins to 1926 when German missionary Otto Emil Narchi established the first church in Nkurenkuru.

Bishop Emeritus Johannes Sindano recalled:
“Missionaries learned local languages and, after 56 years in Namibia, reached Kavango on 30 April 1926, which we celebrate today.”

Hompa Kanuni of Ukwangali Traditional Authority welcomed the missionaries, leading to the baptism of 21 people.

Hompa Eugene Siwombe called on church members to be good examples in their communities and urged the church to acquire land for agriculture and feeding programs, while documenting its history.