Ms. Mary N.Kerema, OGW
Board Member, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
Ms. Mary Kerema is a dynamic and results-driven ICT leader with over 27 years of experience in leveraging technology to enhance government services and drive digital transformation. She has a proven track record in managing large-scale IT projects, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, and implementing innovative solutions that has improved operational efficiency across Government.
Mary Kerema was appointed as the Secretary ICT, E-Government and Digital Economy in the Ministry of IC&DE. Prior she was working as Deputy Director, E-Government in ICT Authority.
Her achievements include: Development of ICT Masterplan, Strategic Plans, ICT Policies, standards and Procedures for the National Government; Overseeing the development, deployment and maintenance of the government enterprise systems such as National education management Integrated system (NEMIS); implementing the Electronic Government Procurement System (e-GPS); spearheading implementation of the Re-engineered Pension Management System; Technology lead in the Digital Identity project in Kenya; Overseeing and guiding the Implementation of e-Citizen Platform.
She has recently been appointed as the deputy ambassador for ID4Africa for Kenya 2024.
She holds a master’s Degree in information technology management, from The University of Nairobi, and currently pursuing PhD in Information Systems
In recognition of her role as a pillar in development of ICT in Government, outstanding and distinguished service to the nation in various capacities she was in 2020 awarded Order of Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW) by His Excellency the President. She has also been recognized by The Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI as an African leader in ICT.