Microsoft Appoints Angela Nganga as East Africa Country Lead

Microsoft has appointed Angela Nganga as its Country Lead for East Africa, placing the technology executive in charge of the company's engagement with governments, businesses and technology partners across the region.
Nganga will be based in Nairobi and will oversee Microsoft's work in East Africa as the company expands its focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), skills development and partnerships with local technology businesses.

Experience Across Technology and Policy

Nganga joins the role after more than a decade at Microsoft, having joined the company in 2012. Most recently, she served as Regional Director of Customer Success for East and West Africa.
She previously served as Director of Corporate Affairs for the Middle East and Africa and as Education Industry Director for Africa, working on government engagement, digital transformation and technology adoption across the continent.
Nganga has more than 20 years of experience across technology, telecommunications, healthcare, public affairs and policy. Before joining Microsoft, she held senior corporate affairs and public policy positions at Telkom Kenya and AAR Health Services.
Her experience includes working with governments and other stakeholders on technology policy and digital transformation initiatives.

Focus on AI and Digital Skills

Nganga said her priorities in the new role will include working with governments, businesses and startups to expand AI skills and workforce readiness across East Africa.
She also highlighted the need for local companies to develop and scale AI applications that address challenges in their own markets.
The appointment comes as governments and businesses across East Africa increase investment in digital infrastructure and AI capabilities. Kenya in particular has developed a growing technology sector, supported by mobile financial services, fintech and a large startup ecosystem.
For Microsoft, the regional strategy includes expanding access to digital and AI skills while working with local organisations to develop technology applications and services.
Nganga's appointment gives her responsibility for advancing those efforts across Microsoft's East African operations and partnerships.