Microsoft Announces East Africa Country Lead

Microsoft has announced the appointment of Angela Nganga as the Country Lead for East Africa. A long-standing member of the Microsoft Middle East and Africa (Emerging Markets) leadership team, she brings extensive experience in government engagement, strategic business development, stakeholder management and digital transformation to the role.

Nganga will advance Microsoft’s commitment to empowering people, organisations and governments across Kenya and the broader East Africa region. Her leadership will support inclusive digital and AI transformation while deepening investment in local innovation, skills development and strategic partnerships.

“I am delighted to lead Microsoft’s work in East Africa as the region strengthens its position as an innovation and AI hub. I look forward to partnering with governments, enterprise and the local startup ecosystem to build AI skills and workforce readiness, and to help partners develop and scale locally relevant solutions to real-world challenges. Enabling East African companies to become producers as well as consumers of AI innovation is essential to its success in the global digital economy,” says Nganga.

Based in Nairobi, Nganga joined Microsoft in 2012. Before assuming the role of East Africa Country Lead, she served as Regional Director of Customer Success for East and West Africa. She has worked as Director of Corporate Affairs for the Middle East and Africa and Education Industry Director for Africa, leading customer success, digital transformation and strategic engagements across East and West Africa.

A seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience across technology, telecommunications, healthcare, public affairs and policy, Nganga has built government partnerships and supported digital transformation and AI adoption. Before joining Microsoft, she held senior strategic corporate affairs and public policy roles at Telkom Kenya and AAR Health Services Ltd.

The region’s vibrant tech ecosystem, youthful population, and commitment to innovation position it as a powerhouse for digital skills development in Africa, driving growth through a dynamic startup ecosystem and advanced private tech sector. With a strong foundation in mobile technology, fintech, and digital services, the region is well-placed to lead in AI-driven solutions across the continent and beyond. This appointment underscores Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to East Africa’s success in the global digital economy.