Kenneth Matengu

Matengu did his high school at Caprivi Senior Secondary School in Katima Mulilo. He holds a certificate in international relations from the University of Tampere, a bachelor's degree in geography and sociology from the University of Namibia, and a Doctor of Philosophy (exemia cum laude) in innovation diffusion and development from the University of Eastern Finland.^[1][2]

Matengu was hired as research intern in 1996 while studying at the University of Namibia. He worked in various positions at his alma mater and was appointed Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Resources Mobilization at the University of Namibia in 2016. On 29 June 2018, Matengu was appointed as the third vice-chancellor of the University of Namibia, replacing Lazarus Hangula.^[3]

He is also president of the governing board of the Association of African Universities (AAU),^[4] president of the council of the Pan-African University (PAU),^{[citation needed]} and council member of The Association of Commonwealth Universities.^[5]