Barnabas Sang Assumes Role Of ICT Director, State Department For Basic Education, MOE

Barnabas Sang has assumed the role as the Director of ICT for the State Department for Basic Education under the Ministry of Education (MOE).

In his new role, according to his LinkedIn bio info, Sang will lead the digitalization agenda for the department, working to integrate and expand technology solutions in education, training, and government operations. He will also play a key role in coordinating EdTech programmes with strategic partners, with the goal of driving impact and scaling digital solutions across the sector.

Prior to this appointment, Sang served as National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) System Administrator at the MOE. During his tenure, he managed the unit responsible for education data, leading a team of 12 developers and senior users to support NEMIS. This system is accessed by over 500,000 users, including education managers, parents, and hospitals, particularly through its role in managing the EduAfya Programme for secondary school students’ universal healthcare coverage.

Sang has also held the position of County Executive Committee Member for Uasin Gishu County, where he was responsible for overseeing ICT development efforts. He led the county’s transition towards a knowledge-based economy, formulating policies and strategies that were shared across all 47 counties, ensuring the development of a unified ICT master plan for county governments.

Sang holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, Information Technology from the University of Wales, a Master’s in Information Technology from Strathmore University, and a Master’s in GIS and Remote Sensing from Moi University. His extensive experience and academic background make him well-positioned to lead the State Department’s digital transformation initiatives.