Kenneth Matengu
Namibian academic (born 1978)
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Kenneth Kamwi Matengu (born 1978 in Katima Mulilo, Namibia) is a Namibian professor and vice-chancellor of the University of Namibia since August 2018.
Kenneth Kamwi Matengu | |
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| Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2018 | |
| Chancellor | Nangolo Mbumba |
| Preceded by | Lazarus Hangula |
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| Born | 1978 (age 47–48) Katima Mulilo, Namibia |
| Alma mater | University of Namibia, University of Tampere University of Eastern Finland |
| Profession | Professor |
Education
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]
Academic career
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]
