Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi has announced her departure from the tech giant, following her three-and-a-half-year tenure leading the company’s local operations.
Migwi confirmed her departure in a statement shared on her LinkedIn page, reflecting on her time at Microsoft and signaling a transition into a new chapter of her career.
“After an enriching 3.5 years, I am excited to share that I’ll be transitioning from my role this February,” Migwi said. “As I prepare to transition into my next chapter, I find myself looking back at this period with immense pride. It has been a profound honor to lead this work, but the time has come for me to pass the baton.”
Migwi joined Microsoft in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience in business strategy and technology leadership. She succeeded Kendi Nderitu, assuming the role during a period of high growth for the company in Kenya.
She took the helm of Microsoft Kenya at a pivotal moment when the company was deepening its roots in the African continent, particularly through the African Development Centre (ADC) and various cloud-based initiatives.
During her tenure, Migwi played a key role in strengthening Microsoft’s engagement with the Kenyan government, expanding partnerships across the public and private sectors, and advancing initiatives aimed at digital skills development, cloud adoption, and support for local businesses and communities.
She emphasized the strategic importance of Microsoft’s work in Kenya and the broader region, noting that while progress has been made, significant opportunities still lie ahead.
“The work we are doing in Kenya and the region is critical. From strengthening government relations to empowering local businesses and communities, the ‘why’ behind our work has never been clearer,” she said.
Migwi also expressed confidence in the future leadership of Microsoft Kenya, calling for a vision-led successor to build on the foundation already in place.
“There is still so much potential to amplify this impact, and we need someone who is vision-led to continue that momentum. I am genuinely excited to see who will take the lead next and build upon the foundation we have laid.”
As of publication, Microsoft has not yet announced her successor or provided further details regarding the leadership transition.
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