Microsoft has appointed Angela Nganga as its Country Lead for East Africa, placing her in charge of the technology giant’s push to deepen digital and AI adoption across the region.
The appointment fills a leadership vacancy that had persisted since January 2026, when Phyllis Migwi exited as Microsoft’s Kenya Country Manager after three and a half years, a tenure that included bringing the largest Global AI Tour conference in Africa to Nairobi and overseeing the $1 billion digital investment package announced with G42. Microsoft had been recruiting for the position as it prepared to bring East Africa’s first Azure cloud region and local data centre online.
Nganga, a long-standing member of Microsoft’s Middle East and Africa leadership team, brings experience in government engagement, strategic business development, stakeholder management and digital transformation to the role.
She will be responsible for advancing Microsoft’s work with governments, enterprises and the startup ecosystem across Kenya and the wider East Africa region, with a focus on inclusive digital and AI transformation, local innovation and skills development.
“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.
Based in Nairobi, Nganga joined Microsoft in 2012. She previously served as Regional Director of Customer Success for East and West Africa, and has also held the roles of Director of Corporate Affairs for the Middle East and Africa, and 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 roles at Telkom Kenya and AAR Health Services Ltd.
The appointment comes as East Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to expand, underpinned by a youthful population and a growing base of startups in mobile technology, fintech and digital services. The region is increasingly viewed as a candidate to lead AI-driven solutions on the continent.
Microsoft said the appointment reflects its ongoing commitment to East Africa’s growth in the global digital economy.
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