Kenya has unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025–2030, positioning the country as a regional leader in AI research, innovation, and commercialization. The strategy aims to drive inclusive socio-economic development while ensuring ethical and secure AI deployment.
Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, said the strategy envisions Kenya as Africa’s top AI hub, aligning with national priorities like the Digital Masterplan 2022–2032 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. “Kenya will not be a spectator—we will be the architects of our digital destiny,” he stated.
The strategy is built on three pillars: digital infrastructure, governance, and innovation, supported by key enablers such as talent development, investment, and ethics. It prioritizes adoption in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and public service, with a strong focus on inclusion and local ecosystem growth.
Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui highlighted existing initiatives such as the AI skilling center with UNDP and the Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub at Konza Technopolis, along with a new Cloud Policy aimed at attracting tech investment.
The launch event was attended by government officials, international partners, and members of the diplomatic community. Kabogo expressed gratitude to development partners, including the EU, BMZ, GIZ, IDRC, and FCDO, for their support. He concluded by urging collaboration across sectors to turn Kenya’s AI vision into reality: “AI is here to enhance our potential—not replace it.”
