The Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy (MICDE) is set to launch Kenya’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030 on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC). This initiative marks a significant step towards positioning Kenya as a leader in AI innovation in Africa and on the global stage.
The Kenya AI Strategy has been developed by the National AI Working Group and Steering Committee through extensive consultations with government agencies, private sector stakeholders, academia, civil society, international partners, and local communities. The launch event will be presided over by MICDE Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau, alongside ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui and other senior officials.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Eng. Tanui emphasized that the strategy will strengthen Kenya’s position as a technology hub, leveraging its reputation as the “Silicon Savannah.” He highlighted that the initiative aligns with the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy, focusing on homegrown AI solutions to address key challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and education.
“The Kenya AI Strategy is designed to position Kenya not just as a participant, but as a pacesetter in the global AI landscape, with a particular focus on Africa. We are building on our reputation as the ‘Silicon Savannah’ by creating a robust framework that prioritizes innovation, ethical governance, and collaboration,” said Eng. Tanui.
The strategy aims to enhance food security through AI-driven precision farming, improve healthcare accessibility via AI-powered diagnostics, and transform education through digital learning tools. Kenya is also taking an active role in global AI governance, contributing to international discussions on AI ethics through partnerships such as the International Telecommunications Union and the German-Kenya Digital Dialogue.
To ensure Kenya has the workforce to drive AI adoption, the Ministry is integrating AI and digital skills into education curricula, launching workforce upskilling programs, and fostering youth participation through innovation challenges and startup incubators. Additionally, the government has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme and Microsoft to establish a Centre of Competence aimed at transforming public service delivery.
The AI Strategy has been developed with support from international partners, including the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union’s Digital Transformation Center Kenya (implemented by GIZ), Canada’s International Development Research Center (IDRC), and the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
With this strategic roadmap, Kenya is poised to become a leader in AI-driven innovation, addressing both local and global challenges through cutting-edge technology.
