The late Senior Traditional Councillor of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Usiel Kambirongo, was laid to rest at the Ozombuzovindinda Cultural Heritage site in the Otjinene Constituency. In accordance with his wishes, Kambirongo was buried in a rare standing position, facing east.

The Otjinene community has lost a stalwart traditional leader and member of the Senior Traditional Council of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Usiel Kambirongo.

The 82-year-old Kambirongo died on the 5th of August after battling with a long illness.