A Heartfelt Message to Ms. Rahitua Muharukua

 

 

Ms Rahitua Muharukua

A Heartfelt Message to Ms. Rahitua Muharukua

Congratulations, Ms. Rahitua Muharukua, on your graduation from the University of Namibia on 8 October 2025, where you obtained a Bachelor of Education (Hons) (Pre- and Lower Primary), Level 8 degree. What an extraordinary milestone, one earned through resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering determination.

I still remember very clearly, about four years ago, when you decided to further your studies at one of the biggest and most respected universities in our country. I witnessed your struggles first-hand. I remember your tears when institutional fees became too heavy to bear, and when you even considered selling your laptop just to continue your studies. Many people might not fully understand the depth of your struggle, but I do, because I saw the journey, I saw the sleepless nights, and I saw the willpower that refused to die.

I have no need to mention my role in your academic path, because helping others is simply part of my calling, it is what God sent me to this earth to do. But I will never forget the selfless people who stood by you when life was at its hardest.

I want to deeply acknowledge Hore Muharukua, a man who may not have formal employment but always found a way to contribute,  selling goats, sheep, and even cattle, just to make sure you could continue your education. Such sacrifice is the purest form of love and faith in someone’s future.

To Mariura Muhenje, I extend heartfelt gratitude for providing accommodation, meals, and transportation support. Your home became a safe haven for Rahitua, even when she had to travel long distances, getting off at the B1 road to reach Khomasdal Campus, or struggling to find transport back to Elisenheim, a location far from Windhoek city centre. The daily trips through Monte Christo Service Station to find a cab might sound simple to others, but we know those challenges were real and draining.

A word of thanks also goes to Katavi Muharukua, who, even as a student himself, helped with transportation whenever Mariura was unavailable. Your sense of family and responsibility did not go unnoticed.

I also want to appreciate Mavetungujani Thom and Claudia Muharukua, for stepping in to assist whenever and however they could, whether with finances, emotional support, or encouragement. It truly took a village to make this academic dream possible.

And yes, let’s not forget the story of the laptop you took from your uncle (without permission, of course!) simply because you had no choice. That moment was a symbol of pure determination, a young woman refusing to let circumstances dictate her destiny.

Today, Rahitua, as you wear your graduation gown and hold your degree with pride, remember that your achievement represents not only your personal victory but also the triumph of your entire family and community. You have proven that poverty is not a permanent condition, but a situation that can be conquered through faith, hard work, and education.

May this qualification open greater doors for you. May it remind you that the same God who brought you through these struggles will continue to guide your path forward. I am proud of you beyond words.

Congratulations once again, Ms. Rahitua Muharukua, a true inspiration to many young Namibians who dream of education against all odds.

Uerimanga Tjijombo

The Himbacracy Philosopher