Ombudsman’s Day Celebration in Teyateyaneng: Empowering Voices, Resolving Challenges
On October 30, 2025, the beautiful town of Teyateyaneng in the Berea District played host to a significant celebration: Ombudsman's Day. This year’s theme, "Ombuds: Empowering Voices, Resolving Challenges," resonated throughout the event as stakeholders, government officials, and members of
Ombudsman Lesotho Marks Historic Milestone with Launch of New EU – Funded Regional Office in Mohale’s Hoek
Today marks one of the most significant milestones in the history of the Office of the Ombudsman Lesotho (OoO), as the institution officially launched a new regional office in Mohale’s Hoek. This achievement comes through generous support from the European
Welcome, Spring!
From all of us at the Office of the Ombudsman, we welcome the arrival of spring — a season of renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings. As nature blossoms around us, we’re reminded of the importance of transparency, fairness, and accountability in
The Minister of Law and Justice Strategic Plan at Leribe
The Minister of Law and Justice Honourable Richard Ramoeletsi officiated a three day Strategic Plan at Leribe from 14th to 16th April 2025.The main objective was to develop the Strategic Plan for 2025_2030. Among others, it will mainly focus on
Press conference
The Ombudsman held a press where she read to the media the report on an investigation into concerns about the conduct of military operations in various communities in Lesotho. The press conference came after the report was issued to the LDF
WORKSHOP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
The OoO attended a three day workshop developing the office's strategic plan. This is a five year strategic plan (2025_2030) that will guide the office. The workshop began with self-assessment, considering where we are coming from, and realization of the
PUBLIC GATHERINGS IN MAFETENG DISTRICT
The Office of the Ombudsman (OoO) embarked on outreach activities which included exhibition stalls and public gatherings (pitsos) around the country with the aim of sensitizing different target audiences. This is a continuous initiative aimed at informing all Basotho of
OMBUDS DAY CELEBRATION
Every second Thursday of October people from around the world take time to celebrate Ombuds. The Office of the Ombudsman (OoO) Lesotho celebrated the International Ombuds Day on Thursday, 10th October 2024, themed ‘We are here to hear you! Ombuds
COMPLAINTS LODGED BY LERIBE COMMUNITIES OVER THE SCARCITY AND DELAYS IN THE ISSUANCE OF PASSPORTS AND IDENTITY DOCUMENTS
During the course of the targeted outreach campaigns conducted in the Leribe district in September 2024, most people raised concerns over the delays in procuring passports and identity documents (IDs) for elongated periods of time but were consistently informed that