The late Founding President and Father of the Namibian nation, Dr. Sam Nujoma, leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and service to the people.

Children of the Liberation Struggle, formerly known as the Struggle Kids, residing at Brakwaters Camp Ndilimani, have expressed feelings of hopelessness following the death of Sam Nujoma, whom they describe as their father.

38-year-old Saima Mbinda said she lost hope when she heard the sad news.

A cousin to the late President Sam Nujoma remembers him as a family-orientated man who not only looked out for the nation but for his family as well. 

nbc News sat down with 71-year-old Christina Kavezembi-Kondombolo at the family house in Katutura.

Cabinet members nbc News spoke to described the late Founding President Sam Nujoma as a father figure who united irrespective of ethnic and racial differences.

The ministers also praised Nujoma for standing firm in his belief that every child deserved an education.

President Hakainde Hichilema has said he is deeply saddened by the death of Namibia's Founding President, Sam Nujoma.

Zambia's ruling party, the United Party for National Development (UPND), also sent a message of condolence to the Swapo Party and Namibia at large.