Henry Abea

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Job Title: ICT manager

Company: Mwalimu National Sacco

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Henry Abea is the information communication technology manager at Mwalimu National Sacco.

He is responsible for overseeing the Sacco’s ICT strategy and operations, with a focus on strengthening digital systems, supporting service delivery and ensuring technology infrastructure aligns with the organisation’s operational and member needs.

Before joining Mwalimu National Sacco, Henry served as information communication technology manager at Kimisitu Sacco. There, he led ICT operations and supported the organisation’s technology initiatives, helping strengthen systems management and digital service delivery within the financial cooperative environment.

Earlier, he spent close to a decade at Elimu Sacco, where he rose from assistant ICT manager to ICT manager. During his time there, he played a central role in managing ICT infrastructure, supporting systems development and helping the organisation adapt to evolving technology requirements across its operations.

Henry’s earlier experience includes serving as systems administrator at Miliki Sacco and Sotico Sacco, roles that gave him hands-on experience in systems administration, network support and day-to-day ICT operations. These positions helped build the technical foundation that later supported his transition into ICT leadership roles.

Work Experience

2023–Present: information communication technology manager, Mwalimu National Sacco

2021–2023: information communication technology manager, Kimisitu Sacco

2014–2021: information communication technology manager, Elimu Sacco

2011–2014: assistant information communication technology manager, Elimu Sacco

2010–2011: systems administrator, Miliki Sacco

2006–2010: systems administrator, Sotico Sacco

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Mount Kenya University

Diploma in computer science, Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology

About company

Mwalimu National Sacco is one of Kenya’s largest savings and credit cooperative societies, providing financial services and products to members across the country. The organisation offers savings, credit and investment solutions while continuing to strengthen its digital platforms and operational systems to improve member experience and financial access.

 

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