Staff Reporter
THE Third First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, has been appointed as the inaugural Chancellor of Kepler College in Kigali, Rwanda.
“We are pleased to welcome H.E. Monica Geingos as our first Chancellor. Her vast experience and leadership in support of young people make her the right person to lead our institution. We are grateful for her passion and focus on Africa’s development through the economic empowerment of young Africans. This aligns with our mission, and we look forward to seeing her impact,” said Dr Charles Murigande, Chairman of Kepler College’s Governance Council.
In a statement, the college explained that as Chancellor, Geingos will preside over convocation ceremonies, confer degrees, and represent Kepler College within and outside the academic community.
“Mrs Geingos’ appointment as Chancellor marks a significant milestone for Kepler College. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a unique perspective that will enrich the College’s academic culture and commitment to excellence and inclusivity. I am confident that her leadership will greatly enhance our ability to offer transformative higher education,” said Professor Baylie Damtie Yeshita, Vice-Chancellor of Kepler College.
Kepler College highlighted that Geingos is a qualified lawyer who was also recently honoured with an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy from Jharkhand Rai University earlier this year. Besides this, the college added, Geingos received the ‘World Without AIDS’ award from the German AIDS Foundation and was also appointed as a UNAIDS Special Advocate for Young Women and Adolescent Women.
“As the inaugural Chancellor of Kepler College, I am profoundly honoured to lead this institution into a new era of transformative education. My vision is to harness the power of knowledge not merely to inform but to inspire profound societal change. By creating a dynamic learning environment that bridges academic excellence with real-world application, we aim to ignite a generation of Pan-African innovators and leaders who will drive meaningful progress,” Geingos said.
Kepler College highlighted that it aims to provide high-quality, affordable, employment-driven higher education to prepare young Africans with global competencies and the mindset to address local challenges. The College offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Project Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, along with a range of professional development courses designed to equip students with essential skills.
