Kenneth Kamwi Matengu (born 1978 in Katima Mulilo, Namibia) is a Namibian professor and vice-chancellor of the University of Namibia since August 2018.
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]
References
- ^ “Kenneth Matengu Personal Story”. Cardiff University. 19 January 2017.
- ^ UNDP hosts inaugural conference of IGU Commission on African Studies Devdiscourse
- ^ Jacha, Natasha (29 June 2018). “Matengu Kenneth Matengu clinches UNAM’s Vice Chancellor seat”. Namibia Economist.
- ^ Namesho, Simon. “Prof. Matengu takes helm of Africa’s premier University Association”. University of Namibia. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Kuagbedzy, Felicia (14 January 2026). “AAU President, Prof. Kenneth Matengu and AAU Ambassador Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Attain Key Global Leadership Roles on ACU Council”. Association of African Universities. Retrieved 23 February 2026.