On March 27, 2025, Kenya launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy for 2025–2030 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. This strategic initiative positions Kenya as a regional leader in AI innovation, research, and commercialization, ensuring responsible AI adoption to drive economic growth, job creation, and improved service delivery. Kenya News Today
Key Pillars of the AI Strategy
The strategy is anchored on three core pillars:
- AI Digital Infrastructure: Developing accessible, modern infrastructure for AI innovation.
- Data and AI Governance: Establishing robust data systems to fuel research and decision-making.
- AI Research, Innovation, and Commercialization: Advancing localized solutions to address key challenges in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education.
Strategic Objectives
The primary objectives of the AI strategy include:
- Enhancing Productivity: Leveraging AI to improve efficiency across various sectors.
- Job Creation: Fostering an environment conducive to the growth of AI-related industries.
- Service Delivery Improvement: Utilizing AI to enhance public service delivery.
- Ethical AI Adoption: Ensuring that AI technologies are developed and deployed responsibly.
Implementation and Support
The strategy was developed through extensive consultations with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia. It aligns with Kenya’s broader digital transformation agenda, including the National Digital Master Plan 2022–2032 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Conclusion
Kenya’s National AI Strategy marks a significant step toward harnessing the potential of AI to drive sustainable development and economic growth. By focusing on infrastructure, governance, and innovation, Kenya aims to position itself as a leader in the digital economy, ensuring that the benefits of AI are realized across all sectors of society