Douglas Njenga | Director Regulatory and Strategic Affairs
West Indian Ocean Cable Company

Douglas Njenga Irungu is a seasoned executive in digital infrastructure and submarine cable resilience, serving as Director of Regulatory & Strategic Affairs for WIOCC Group, Africa’s premier hyperscale digital infrastructure investor. He has 15+ years of legal, financial, and project management experience driving transformative partnerships across Africa’s terrestrial, subsea, and data centre ecosystems.
 
He has led negotiations for recent landmark submarine cable projects in Africa, securing vendor alliances, regulatory approvals, and financing frameworks for critical infrastructure. He collaborates with licensing authorities, landing parties, and global partners to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation, ensuring seamless network deployment, operational resilience, and a strong voice in submarine cable matters.
 
As a Lawyer, Chartered Accountant, and PMP-certified professional, and a Board Member of ASEF (Africa Subsea+ Ecosystem Forum), Douglas spearheads initiatives to fortify Africa’s connectivity backbone.