Microsoft names Angela Nganga as East Africa country lead
The appointment puts the Nairobi-based executive in charge of Microsoft’s work with governments, enterprises and startups across Kenya and the wider East Africa region
MicrosoftMicrosoft, a technology company that provides cloud, software and digital services, has appointed Angela Nganga as its Country Lead for East Africa. Based in Nairobi, Nganga will oversee the company’s work with governments, enterprises and the startup ecosystem across Kenya and the wider East Africa region, with a focus on digital and AI adoption, skills development and locally developed solutions.
Nganga joined Microsoft in 2012 and has held several roles across its Middle East and Africa organization. She previously served as Regional Director of Customer Success for East and West Africa, as Director of Corporate Affairs for the Middle East and Africa, and as Education Industry Director for Africa.
She brings 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 Ltd.
The appointment follows the departure of Phyllis Migwi as Microsoft’s Kenya Country Manager in January 2026. Microsoft had been recruiting for the position as it prepared to bring East Africa’s first Azure cloud region and local data center online.
Nganga said her new role will include working with governments, businesses and startups to expand AI skills and workforce readiness while supporting the development and scaling of locally relevant technology solutions.
“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,” Nganga said.
“Enabling East African companies to become producers as well as consumers of AI innovation is essential to its success in the global digital economy,” she added.
The appointment comes as East Africa’s technology ecosystem expands through activity in areas such as mobile technology, fintech and digital services. The region has also been identified as a potential base for AI-driven solutions on the continent.
Microsoft said the appointment forms part of its continued work in the East Africa region and its participation in the broader digital economy.