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Ms. Rachael Shitanda Succeeds Ms. Exner as the Acting Chair of AfICTA

April 13, 2026  |  AfICTA Admin

Ms. Rachael Shitanda Succeeds Ms. Exner as the Acting Chair of AfICTA

Ms Rachael Shitanda of the Computer Society of Kenya (CSK) has succeeded Ms Ulandi Exner as the Acting Chair of AfICTA pending the election of the substantive Chair by the board.

Following the resignation of Ms Ulandi, the former Chairperson, on April 9, and in line with Section 9.6 of the AfICTA Constitution, and following the board's no objection, the Deputy Chair and Vice-Chair, East Africa of AfICTA, Ms Rachael Shitanda, succeeded her.

Ms Shitanda is a technology leader and computer scientist with expertise in cybersecurity, product development, and IT governance, bringing strong experience in policy, risk management, and digital transformation.

AfICTA remains committed to its vision of fulfilling the promise of the digital age for everyone in Africa and to strengthening collaboration across the continent’s ICT ecosystem.

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