Mr. Haron M. Chege serves as the Acting Deputy Director of Information Communication Technology at the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), where he leads the development and implementation of innovative digital systems that support the Authority’s operations and strategic objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology and has undertaken advanced professional training in Network Engineering (Cisco), Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation in Government. He has also completed the Senior Management Course and the Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP), strengthening his leadership and management capabilities.
With over 12 years of experience in ICT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and digital transformation, Mr. Chege has demonstrated a strong track record in leveraging technology to enhance institutional efficiency and service delivery. He has successfully led the implementation of key systems, including the National Qualifications Database and the KNQA Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, resulting in a 40 percent reduction in reporting timelines and significantly improving qualifications verification turnaround time to just seven days.
At the continental level, Mr. Chege serves as Chairperson of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) Technical Cluster 2, where he provides leadership in advancing digitalization of qualifications systems across more than ten African countries.
He is a member of the Association of Computing Professionals Kenya (ACPK), the Computer Society of Kenya, ISACA, and the Internet Society of Kenya. His expertise spans ICT infrastructure, ERP systems, digital transformation, ICT security and governance, and strategic leadership, positioning him as a key driver of technological innovation at KNQA.
