Catherine Muraga (born circa 1977), is a Kenyan information technology professional and corporate executive, who works as the managing director at Microsoft's Africa Development Center (ADC), based in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. She took up that office on 1 June 2022. Before that, she was the head of engineering at Stanbic Bank Kenya and Stanbic Bank South Sudan.[1][2]
Catherine Muraga | |
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| Born | c. 1977 (age 46–47) |
| Alma mater | Africa Nazarene University Columbia University Oxford University |
| Occupation(s) | Information technology professional and Corporate executive |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Known for | Professional competence |
| Title | Managing Director of the Africa Development Centre at Microsoft. |
Background and education edit
Muraga is Kenyan by birth. After attending local primary and secondary schools, she was admitted to Africa Nazarene University, a private university in Kenya. She graduated from there with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree. Later, she attended the Fintech Program at the Saïd Business School of the University of Oxford, in the United Kingdom. She also attended the Digital Strategies for Business course at Columbia University, in the United States.[1][2][3]
Career edit
As of June 2022, Muraga's career in information technology went back more than 15 years. She has varied experience in several business sectors including aviation, banking and manufacturing. Previous employers include East African Breweries Limited, Kenya Airways and Sidian Bank, where she worked as the Director of IT and Operations, for four and one half years.[1][2][3]
At Microsoft's ADC in Nairobi, Muraga replaced Jack Ngare, who served as managing director at the ADC from 2019 when it was established until his resignation in April 2022. In her current position, she leads a team of over 450 computer scientists and engineers.[1][2][3][4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d Leah Wamugu (2 June 2022). "Catherine Muraga to Replace Jack Ngare as Microsoft's ADC Managing Director". The Kenyan Wall Street. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d Lynet Igadwah (3 June 2022). "Microsoft appoints new MD for Nairobi innovation hub". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ a b c Microsoft News (2 June 2022). "Microsoft's ADC appoints Catherine Muraga as Managing Director". Microsoft.com. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ Carol Odero (31 May 2022). "Catherine Muraga To Replace Jack Ngare". CIOAfrica. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
External links edit
- Catherine Muraga: Chief Information Officer Stanbic Bank Kenya As of April 2020.