I am an attorney, certified corporate governance auditor, mediator and coach with over 20 years experience in both public and corporate sectors. My specialization is in policy, regulatory and governance advisory predominantly in the ICT sector. I have provided national and regional governments (COMESA & EAC) as well as inter-governmental organizations (UN-ITU, UNCTAD, World Bank and Infodev) with strategic insights to drive exponential policy translation for economic development.

My special interest is fostering digital transformation particularly in developing economies. I have been fortunate to work across sectors and regions, to "get their world" enough for me to confidently profer viable “glocal” options by merging global best practise with local understanding.

I have driven compelling regulatory reform throughout my career and witnessed first hand the transformative power of responsive public policy, regulatory reform and innovative technologies for businesses and communities.

I am open to conversations and discussions in these areas. You can email me at info@ca.go.ke. I look forward to being in touch with you.

I provide the global technical expertise and as the sole subject matter expert (SME) for the planning, development and implementation of all ICT Security Architecture, Design and Deployment of mitigation & remediation measures, Cyber-Forensics and Awareness Training: Reporting to the Head of Global ICT Security (CISO) in the UK (London

Prior to joining Microsoft, Kendi served as the General Manager of the East, West and Central Africa Cluster for Check Point Software. Her extensive resume includes roles at Oracle, HP and Intel, where she was tasked with leading and implementing business strategies across sub-Saharan Africa.



Passionate about the potential of technology to streamline trade and commerce on the continent, Nderitu has proved instrumental in helping various organisations develop strategic digital roadmaps, ultimately enabling them to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. In fact, it’s this same passion that led to her being recognised as an Emerging Leader in Innovation and Entrepreneurship by the US government through the TechWomen program.



Kendi is also the founder of She-Goes-Tech, an initiative created with the purpose of mentoring young girls and women who are pursuing STEM careers. Her dedication to mentoring women in the tech space has also seen her lead gender inclusion discussions across different forums, including the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

More than 13 years of professional experience in Software Engineering with extensive knowledge in in IT security. Experience in large distributed client-server applications and web based applications across various platforms in windows and Linux. Specialties: Software development, security, engineering management, security operations, operational process, competitive analysis, technical due diligence, usability engineering, Vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development.
Maintain software builds, code check-in and CI testing in Jenkins.
-Designing test automation in Python, Java, Selenium, QTP, Load runner, Jmeter, IXIA and Robot Framework.
-Authoring tests cases for testing software
-Managing software releases to testing and production environment
-Working in agile development environment using scrum methodology.
Looking to continue improving testing processes to provide better software solutions.

Specialties: Linux, IIS, Apache,Python, Robot Framework, Jenkins Exchange server, HTTP, SSL, CIFS, FTP, SharePoint Server, ISCSI, Equalogic, Auto Cad,HP Load runner, HP QTP, Selenium, Mercurial, Jira,Test link, Test log, TCP/IP, ISP Config, MySQL, PHPmyadmin, Subversion, Trac and Git.

Commercial lawyer with experience in the Infrastructure Development and Information Technology industries. Passion for the law, technology and people. Experience across Middle East and Africa markets. Generalist at heart. Champion for Diversity & Inclusion. Enjoys networking with peers. Strong advocate for mentorship as a career development tool - especially for women and young girls.

I have enjoyed a prolific career encompassing project and operations management, logistics control, solutions integration and technical support within multinational corporations. This career has honed my expertise in OPEX and budget management, data driven logistics, supply chain management and customer service management.

Having worked with and for multi-functional teams, I achieved collaborative performance and coached personnel to excel in new responsibilities and fill skills gaps.

I seek to enhance business performance and growth through excellence in service delivery and operations management.

I am a Technology Executive with over 10 years of experience in delivering enterprise-wide projects within scope, on time, and on budget while cutting costs, spearheading ROI-focused projects, and bridging the gap between business and technology to realize essential integration.
I have done all these and much more under a variety of professional hats- working as Head of IT, System Support Engineer, and IT Administrator.

I have led the development, deployment, and integration of IT systems and solutions, owning the full system and project management cycle- from requirements gathering to concept development, implementation, and deployment to propel changes, system, and operational efficiency.

Varun Parikh is a Sales Engineering Manager at Sophos for East, West and South Africa. He has years of experience in CyberSecurity space and is enthusiastic with the drive and determination to resolve complex issues, possesses excellent working knowledge of technologies. Professionally, He is committed to keeping up to date with the latest developments, and is experienced in providing motivation, guidance and an up-to-date IT security consultancy service to colleagues, clients and customers.

CIO EAST AFRICA is the leading magazine for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry in East Africa, published by Kommunication Ultimate Limited (KUL) in conjunction with the International Data Group (IDG), a world-renowned publisher of legendary brands.

We serves the enterprise community of CIOs and senior technology decision-makers with peer insight and expertise on Business Strategy, Innovation and Leadership. CIO attracts the highest concentration of enterprise CIOs and business technology executives of any media brand, reaching over one million decision-makers monthly. CIO provides unparalleled Access, Insight and Interaction with this audience.

Dynamic solutions-driven professional with over 20 years IT experience.
Exceptionally well organized and motivated achiever who exceeds sales targets, has been promoted regularly and earns high customer satisfaction ratings.
Outstanding success in building and maintaining relationships with key corporate decision makers in the top customer base in Johannesburg and developing high profit accounts, to bring solutions to the #1 spot within customers’ purchasing priorities.
Articulate communicator who can speak the languages of both business and technology. Strong interpersonal skills which have paid dividends when interacting with both customers and colleagues. Able to engage, relate and place at ease, individually or larger groups; adept at giving presentations.
Resourceful and creative problem solver with a track record in understanding, analyzing and translating complex customer requirements and business problems into real world solutions.

Noma Games is a South Africa based Microsoft MCC Sales Manager within First Distribution with a passion for productivity and the tools that make it possible for a modern workforce to embrace technology and the benefits that come from using the tools available.

Noma is Volume Licensing, Software Asset Management Certified and Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certified with her area of specialization is Office 365 and Microsoft 365 within the Cloud Solution Provider Program.

Noma has a broad understanding of Volume Licensing Programs specifically, the Open Licensing Program, the Service Provider License Agreement and the Cloud Solution Provider Program.

I am a serial Entrepreneur with a passion for technology. ICT Consultant and e-Government Strategist at heart, I have worked with East African Governments in crafting e-Government implementation strategies. This work includes setting up the East African eGovernment Working Group and the development of the East African eGovernment Framework that was ratified by the East African Council of Ministers.

I have deep knowledge and understanding of the East African ICT landscape having followed it for the last three decades. I am a regular ICT commentator on ICT issues in the region and consulted widely by Government Agencies, International Organisations and the Private Sector on strategic ICT issues.

I write regularly and I am a founder and publisher of CIO East Africa, an ICT information platform that has a monthly print publication (CIO East Africa), an online ICT portal (www.cio.co.ke) and a series of events including the CIO Executive Breakfast Series, the CIO Golf Series and the CIO 100 Awards and Symposium.

highly motivated individual, a technology enthusiast with a keen interest in leveraging technology to arrive at intelligent and positive outcomes.

For over 6 years, Dan Opondo Kwach has been a noteworthy name in the data centre industry in Kenya. Currently, he is the General Manager of Africa Data Centres, East Africa region.

Having been appointed in 2014, his visionary perspective has earned him an opportunity to represent Africa Data Centres as a global expert in his field.

He is responsible for developing and reviewing corporate strategic planning and for implementing strategic goals and objectives.



Prior to this accomplishment, he held the position of Data Centre Manager at Africa Data Centres’ Nairobi site, where he was responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance.

Before joining Africa Data Centres, he held several positions at Kenya Data Networks between 2006 and 2010.



Dan’s educational background includes a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from the University of Liverpool and a Bachelor of Science degree from Jomo Kenyatta University.

Fiona is an advocate of the High Court by profession and is the first Data Protection Officer in
East Africa. Appointed by Safaricom Plc in 2019, she advises the business on compliance and
implementation of the Data Protection Act and the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
Previously, she practiced in TripleOKLAW Advocates and developed legal expertise in
FINTECH specializing in digital payments from years of working with Financial Services
Institutions, Payment Service Providers and Mobile Network Operators.
Fiona is a member of Law Society of Kenya, FIDA, Internet Society, Microsoft Outside
Council Network and KICTANET

I am an Information security professional focused on making organizations thrive by building a cybersecurity-conscious culture and strategy.

Knowledge sharing, continuous learning, technology teams culture growth, tackling emerging cybersecurity challenges and making organisations excel by keeping them secure are my passions.

⭐Specialties: Cybersecurity Strategy, System Engineering, Security Architecture, Information Security Compliance, Risk Assessments, ISO 27001, GSMA Mobile Money, AWS Security, Intrusion Detection, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Mobile Money Security, DevSecOps, Data Protection & Privacy, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Security Analytics, Cybersecurity Security Operations Center Development & Operations, Project Planning and Execution

Experienced information technology security consultant (6+ years) with rich background on network design, network planning, next-generation security technologies, threat detection and response, security operation center, and compliance management.

Certifications: Fortinet Network Security Architect, CyberArk Certified Defender, Cisco Certified Design Professional, Cisco Certified Network Professional – Security, Checkpoint Certified Security Expert

Juan is the EMEA Sales Director for the Digital Identity Area at Entrust. In particular, Juan is a professional with more than 15 years of experience helping Companies to define their Digital Identity and Security Strategies for the Mobile and Online Channels.

John is an experienced and well recognized dispute resolution practitioner. He is ranked by both Chambers Global and Legal 500 as a leading litigator and arbitrator.

John is a Chartered Arbitrator and an Accredited Mediator and sits on the board of the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration whose primary purpose is to promote Nairobi as a destination for international arbitration. He is also a member of the Mediation Accredited Committee established under the Civil Procedure Act, the Taskforce on Court-Mandated Mediation and Chairs the National Steering Committee for the Formulation of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy. He is also the Chairman of the Sports Disputes Tribunal established under the Sports Act, No. 25 of 2013.

In addition, John also sits on the boards of several companies and is a Trustee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya) and the Mpesa Foundation.

More than 5 years into Pre-Sales and Business Development (Software/ Iaas/Cloud)
Customer focus and passionate

I'm an Enterprising and Multi-skilled IT Professional, with more than 15-years’ experience as Senior Manager in charge of Digital Transformation, Business Process Re-engineering and ICT Consultancy.

Solid experience with Microsoft Servers, Virtualization, Mobile Apps, Business Intelligence, Sales Force Automation, ERP Implementation (SAP and Epicor) and Optimization of ICT Systems. I believe in working with a prioritized and business first mind frame which in turn helps me to improve on efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.

Currently working with Kenya Tea Packers Limited (KETEPA) - the leading tea packaging company in Kenya, Previously CIO in Sian Roses Group and Kenya Horticultural Exporters.



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Jason Sharp is the Director of Cloud at First Distribution - a leading Pan-African Technology Distributor. In addition to Trend Micro, First Distribution is a leading distributor of multiple public cloud providers including AWS, Microsoft Azure, IBM and Oracle. Together with their channel partners, First Distribution have led a continent-wide channel focus on the use of cloud technology to enhance the business outcomes of end customers through superior employee and customer technology experiences. The results have helped to drive First Distribution’s success across more than 30 countries.

Having more than 15 years in experience in the field of Software IT Industry specifically in technical sales and solution architecture. Ahmed’s experience includes Business Development, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership and Solutions Architecture. He’s built experience in Telecommunications, Government, Banking and Insurance sectors, creating and closing deals based on these industries as well as monitoring execution securing customer satisfaction and delivery excellence.