Wanja Muriithi Named New General Manager at IColo

iColo: A Digital Realty Company has announced a significant leadership move with the appointment of Wanja Muriithi as its new General Manager in Kenya, marking a strategic step toward accelerating business growth and deepening Digital Realty’s footprint across East Africa. With Digital Realty already established in Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, and South Africa, Kenya continues to stand out as a central market for regional expansion, reinforcing the importance of this appointment.

Muriithi will report directly to Marcel Louw, Managing Director for Africa at Digital Realty, as she steps into a role that demands strong operational leadership and strategic vision. The company emphasized her exceptional track record in driving operational excellence, steering strategic direction, and delivering consistent sales growth while maintaining a deep commitment to both customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

Her extensive experience in the ICT sector spans leadership and sales roles at Microsoft, Tarsus Technologies, and Isolutions Associates Ltd, where she served as Managing Director. Most recently, she held the position of Country General Manager at Tano Digital Solutions Group Kenya, a role she executed with distinction for seven years. This diverse portfolio positions her as a strong fit for iColo’s evolving ambitions within the data center and digital infrastructure landscape.

Digital Realty leadership expressed strong confidence in her appointment, noting her alignment with the company’s global vision and local execution strategy. Louw highlighted her ability to contribute meaningfully as the company sharpens its focus on growth and operational excellence, underscoring the timing of her entry as iColo pursues a new phase of expansion.

Muriithi shared her optimism about joining iColo, citing inspiration from the company’s impressive growth over the past decade. She expressed her eagerness to engage customers, understand their evolving colocation needs, and strengthen the company’s role in supporting businesses across the region. Her appointment signals renewed momentum for iColo as it continues to empower digital transformation across East Africa.