The woman who named her triplets after the former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba said she is saddened by the fact that her daughters would never be able to meet one of their namesakes.

Lydia Mbundu explained that her dream was always for the girls to meet all their namesake, but now that Penehupifo Pohamba is no more, that opportunity is gone.

Kovambo, the firstborn, also known as the peacemaker, Penny, the neutral one, and Monica, also known as the baby.

Mbundu said it is sad that her girls missed the opportunity to meet Madame Pohamba.

However, she promised that Madame Pohamba's legacy lives on.