Ngeyi Kanyongolo

Ngeyi Ruth Kanyongolo (31 March 1969 – 28 October 2024) was a Malawian lawyer, academic and businesswoman, who served as Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of Malawi. From 29 June 2020, she concurrently served as the chairperson of the board of directors of Standard Bank Malawi.

Background and education Kanyongolo was born in Blantyre, Malawi. She attended Malawian schools for her elementary and secondary education. She held a Bachelor of Laws degree, awarded by the University of Malawi, in 1991. Her degree of Master of Laws was awarded by the University of London. She also obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom.

Other considerations Kanyongolo previously founded and served as president of Malawi Women Lawyers Society. She also served as vice president of Malawi Law Society.

In 2025 Malawi's Women Lawyers Association established an honour in Ngeyi Kanyongolo's which was to be given to people who are furthering women's rights in Malawi. The inaugural award was given to Dr. Bernadette Malunga of the University of Malawi's law department.