KeNIC appoints new CEO to drive .ke area uptake

Newly appointed Kenya Community Data Centre (KeNIC) CEO Andrew Mwanyota Lewela. PHOTO | COURTESY

The Kenya Community Data Centre (KeNIC) – the entity charged with registration and issuance of the dot ke area – has appointed Andrew Mwanyota Lewela as its new CEO efficient February 1 following the resignation of Joel Karubiu who joined the company in 2019.

Previous to his appointment, Mr Lewela labored at tech agency Sambali Group Restricted the place he steered the event of a know-how and authorities affairs advisory follow.

He has additionally been beforehand engaged as a lecturer of Venture Administration on the Kenya Methodist College.

“He’s an skilled digital economic system and public coverage skilled with a wealth of expertise in software program/know-how gross sales, nation advertising/positioning, strategic planning, mission administration, authorities affairs and product growth, having spent over 18 years in varied roles inside the private and non-private sectors,” mentioned KeNIC in a press release.

“A number of the organizations which have formed Andrew’s profession embrace the ICT Authority, Safaricom, Oracle, Worldwide Commerce Centre, and Cellulant.”

Lewela holds a Grasp’s diploma in Commerce from Deakin College, a Bachelor’s of Science diploma in Arithmetic and Physics from the College of Nairobi, and a Graduate Diploma in Administration Data Methods from Strathmore College.

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