Henock Kankoshi

Henock Tangeni Kankoshi (born 19 September 1965), is a Namibian politician and was the governor of Oshikoto Region, having succeeded Penda Ya Ndakolo in 2015 his term ended April 2020 and was replaced by Penda Ya Ndakolo again.[1][2]

Kankoshi was born in Onyaanya Constituency and went to school in Ondangwa. He attended Ongwediva College of Education between 1984 and 1985 and became a teacher. In 2004 Kankoshi was elected to be the Regional Councillor for the Onyaanya Constituency. He was also selected to represent the region in the National Council.[3]

Kankoshi has been active in SWAPO since before independence. He served as the party's Regional Coordinator in the Oshikoto Region from 2002 to 2004 and on the party's Central Committee. Kankoshi also wrote a novel, Ampundja ya Kula Nahe Ambambi Ya Putuka Nayina which was published locally.[3]

References

"President announces governors". The Namibian. 10 April 2015. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
Nawatiseb, Engel. "Oshikoto governor creates awareness". pp. New Era. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
"Who's Who, Kankoshi, Henock Tangeni - Swapo". Namibian Institute for Democracy. Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2012.

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[Governor-1] "President announces governors". The Namibian. 10 April 2015. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.

[2] Nawatiseb, Engel. "Oshikoto governor creates awareness". pp. New Era. Retrieved 27 January 2014.

[NID-3] "Who's Who, Kankoshi, Henock Tangeni - Swapo". Namibian Institute for Democracy. Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2012.