Robert Mutai

Robert is a Technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the ICT industry. He has held various leadership positions spanning Strategy development, Information Technology Management, Engineering, and Operations at Safaricom PLC- Kenya, Siemens ATEA, and Kencell Communications Ltd. In his most recent role as Safaricom’s Head of Strategy and Governance, Robert led the delivery of key transformational programs including new technologies strategy formulation, Digital transformation program, Product development, and infrastructure modernization programs for local and regional markets. He also played a lead role in the formulation of strategic partnerships, the set up of the Digital Talent academy, and the establishment of a Data-centric Service Assurance & Governance program. An advocate of Society transformation through technology, Robert has been involved in Tech for Good initiatives including Digital e-learning Lab deployments for counties, Emergency telecom deployments, and Digital Talent mentorship programs. Robert currently serves as a Board member of the Kenya National Innovation Agency and has previously been a council member of Meru University of Science and Technology- Kenya. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronics degree from Jomo Kenyatta University- Kenya. He has further attained certification in Technology Excellence from Imperial College London Business School and an Advanced Management Program certificate from the Strathmore Business School in conjunction with IESE- Barcelona, Spain university. He is a member of the Institute of Directors- Kenya (IOD), and the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).