Temporarily fleeing to southern Angola, Namoloh returned but was arrested in 1973 for pro-SWAPO activities.

After spending time in prison, Namoloh was released to Kwanyama (Ovamboland) authorities to receive lashes for supporting SWAPO.

Rising quickly through the People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), Namoloh became the chief of staff of Dimo Hamaambo in 1979.

[1] Following the fifth SWAPO congress at the end of November 2012, a cabinet reshuffle occurred on 4 December 2012, in which Namoloh was deployed as Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development, succeeding Jerry Ekandjo.

[2] Under President Hage Geingob, Namoloh was moved to the post of Minister of Safety and Security in March 2015.