timothy were

Timothy Were is currently Director at the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy in Kenya’s Ministry of Information Communications and Digital Economy. He is a technical leader with twenty years of experience in the education/training, telecommunication, aviation, healthcare, and government sectors. He has lately been involved in public service delivery systems and fiber infrastructure rollout, consolidated ICT procurement, and the legal framework for critical infrastructure protection, and cyber security among others.

Details:

• Organization: State Department of ICT and Digital Economy in Kenya’s Ministry of Information Communications and Digital Economy
• Location: Kenya 
• Education: Master of Arts - MA, in International Studies from the University of Nairobi and Diploma, International Relations, National Strategy and Security Studies from National Defence College - Kenya
• Skills: Training Courses Development and Training Delivery

Experience:

• Director at Government of Kenya from May 2024 - Present 
• Deputy Director at Government of Kenya from Apr 2018 - May 2024 
• Head Of Information Technology at Kenyatta National Hospital from Dec 2013 - Mar 2017 
• General Manager at Vanadium Consulting and Logistics Ltd from Sep 2012 - Nov 2013
• IS Project Manager/ Business Analyst at Kenya Airways from Apr 2009 - Sep 2012 
• Assistant Manager/ Senior Systems Analyst at Telkom Kenya from May 2004 - Mar 2009

FAQ's

1. What are Timothy Were's key achievements in his current role?

Timothy took Digital Transformation Initiatives, Oversaw the development and expansion of digital infrastructure, and promoted e-government services.

2. What specific projects has Timothy led at the ICT Authority?

Projects such as National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI), Government Digital Payments Portal, Digital Literacy Programs, and  Digital Super Highway Initiative led by the  ICT Authority