# Kenneth Matengu

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**Kenneth Kamwi Matengu** (born 1978 in [Katima Mulilo](/source/Katima_Mulilo), [Namibia](/source/Namibia)) is a [Namibian](/source/Namibia) professor and vice-chancellor of the [University of Namibia](/source/University_of_Namibia) since August 2018.

## Education

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

## Academic career

Matengu was hired as research intern in 1996 while studying at the [University of Namibia](/source/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](/source/University_of_Namibia) in 2016. On 29 June 2018, Matengu was appointed as the third [vice-chancellor](/source/Vice-chancellor) of the [University of Namibia](/source/University_of_Namibia), replacing [Lazarus Hangula](/source/Lazarus_Hangula).[3]

He is also president of the governing board of the [Association of African Universities](/source/Association_of_African_Universities) (AAU),[4] president of the council of the [Pan-African University](/source/Pan-African_University) (PAU),[citation needed] and council member of [The Association of Commonwealth Universities](/source/The_Association_of_Commonwealth_Universities).[5]

## References

1. ["Kenneth Matengu Personal Story"](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/548995-kenneth-matengu-personal-story). [Cardiff University](/source/Cardiff_University). 19 January 2017.

1. [UNDP hosts inaugural conference of IGU Commission on African Studies](https://www.devdiscourse.com/Article/8368-undp-hosts-inaugural-conference-of-igu-commission-on-african-studies) Devdiscourse

1. Jacha, Natasha (29 June 2018). ["Matengu Kenneth Matengu clinches UNAM's Vice Chancellor seat"](https://economist.com.na/36393/human-resources/matengu-clinches-unams-vice-chancellor-seat). *[Namibia Economist](/source/Namibia_Economist)*

1. Namesho, Simon. ["Prof. Matengu takes helm of Africa's premier University Association"](https://forumonline.unam.edu.na/prof-matengu-takes-helm-of-africas-premier-university-association). [University of Namibia](/source/University_of_Namibia). Retrieved 23 February 2026.

1. 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"](https://blog.aau.org/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](/source/Association_of_African_Universities). Retrieved 23 February 2026.

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