NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 4 – Microsoft has appointed Angela Nganga as its Country Lead for East Africa.
Nganga will be responsible for Microsoft’s operations and engagements across Kenya and the wider East African region, with a focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, skills development and partnerships.
She joined Microsoft in 2012 and was previously Regional Director of Customer Success for East and West Africa.
She has also served as Director of Corporate Affairs for the Middle East and Africa and Education Industry Director for Africa.
Nganga has more than 20 years of experience in technology, telecommunications, healthcare, public affairs and policy.
Before joining Microsoft, she held senior corporate affairs and public policy roles at Telkom Kenya and AAR Health Services.
Based in Nairobi, Nganga said she would work with governments, businesses and startups to expand AI skills and help local companies develop AI solutions.
“I am delighted to lead Microsoft’s work in East Africa as the region strengthens its position as an innovation and AI hub,” Nganga said.
She said her focus would include building AI skills and workforce readiness while helping East African companies become producers as well as consumers of AI technology.
