Ms. Jaqueline Akinyi Madara Dondo
About me
Jaqueline Madara Dondo is an award-winning ICT leader and the Head of ICT at Machakos University. She is the recipient of the Top 100 Bronze Mark of Excellence 2025 (CIO 100 Awards) and the prestigious 2025 Africa Chief Information Officer Award (AfICTA)—honors recognizing exceptional innovation, digital transformation leadership, and continental impact. She was also named among the Top 100 Cybersecurity Women to Watch in Africa 2024.
A cybersecurity expert, AI enthusiast, and digital transformation strategist, Jaqueline has led major initiatives in cybersecurity enhancement, AI integration, process automation, and ICT policy development. She is also a committed mentor, empowering students, young professionals, and women in tech across Africa. With her visionary leadership, she continues to shape the future of technology in higher education and beyond.
Jaqueline Madara Dondo is an award-winning ICT leader, recently recognized with two major continental honors: the Top 100 Bronze Mark of Excellence 2025 by the CIO 100 Awards, a distinction celebrating leaders whose digital transformation initiatives demonstrate exceptional innovation, measurable impact, and exemplary execution; and the 2025 Africa Chief Information Officer Award by AfICTA, one of the highest ICT leadership accolades in Africa, bestowed upon visionary professionals shaping the continent’s digital future through strategic leadership, policy influence, and transformative technology initiatives.
She also holds the distinguished recognition of Top 100 Cybersecurity Women to Watch in Africa 2024, an accolade honoring women making outstanding contributions to strengthening cybersecurity across the continent.
A visionary ICT leader, cybersecurity expert, AI enthusiast, and mentor, Jaqueline currently serves as the Head of ICT at Machakos University, where she has built a distinguished career in technology leadership and digital transformation.
As an innovative leader, Jaqueline has spearheaded institutional initiatives to strengthen university-wide cybersecurity, automate key processes, and integrate AI-driven solutions to enhance service delivery. Her expertise in enterprise systems, risk management, and emerging technologies has positioned her as a key decision-maker shaping the university’s digital strategy and technological advancement.
A strong advocate for cybersecurity, she has led robust awareness programs that enhance data protection and safeguard critical systems. Her commitment to AI adoption in both learning and administration has ensured that Machakos University remains at the forefront of digital transformation in the higher education sector.
Beyond her technical achievements, Jaqueline is a passionate mentor dedicated to empowering students, young professionals, and women in technology. She actively nurtures aspiring ICT leaders, fostering innovation, confidence, and leadership in the next generation.
With an exemplary record of leadership and a growing list of prestigious recognitions, Jaqueline continues to lead with vision, integrity, and innovation—ensuring that technology remains a driving force for excellence in education, research, and administration at Machakos University.
