Angela Oduor Lungati

Angela Oduor Lungati is a Kenyan technology executive, civic tech advocate, and the Executive Director of Ushahidi, a globally recognized nonprofit technology company that builds open‑source tools to democratize data, strengthen transparency, and amplify citizen voices in crisis response, human rights monitoring, and democratic participation. Based in Nairobi, Lungati leads Ushahidi’s strategy to expand the platform’s impact across communities, governments, civil society organizations, and international institutions.

Lungati joined Ushahidi after serving in senior roles in both the nonprofit and tech sectors, where she focused on digital inclusion, data governance, and technology for public good. Before taking the helm at Ushahidi, she held leadership positions in civic technology initiatives in East Africa, advising organizations on ethical data use, digital rights, and community‑centric technology design. Her work has consistently emphasized the power of locally led digital solutions to help societies mitigate risk, improve accountability, and elevate marginalized voices.

Under Lungati’s leadership, Ushahidi has strengthened partnerships with international development agencies, strengthened tools for crisis mapping and civic engagement, and expanded training programs that support grassroots organizations in collecting and interpreting data for social change. She has championed new initiatives that integrate emerging technologies—such as machine learning and community‑driven verification systems—into Ushahidi’s core platform, helping it adapt to evolving digital threats and opportunities.

Lungati is a frequent speaker at global forums on technology and democracy, including panels on digital governance, civic tech ecosystems, and gender equity in tech innovation. Her insights have appeared in leading publications and she partners with universities and research institutions to advance scholarship in ethical data practices and participatory technology design.

As of 2026, Lungati continues to build on Ushahidi’s legacy as a catalyst for digital accountability and social empowerment, advocating for technology that is equitable, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.