The Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy (MICDE) is set to launch the Kenya Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030 on Thursday March 27, 2025 at the Kenyatta International Conference Center.
The 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 will be presided over by MICDE Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau who will be accompanied by ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui and other senior government officials, partners and private sector stakeholders.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Eng. Tanui said that the Kenya AI Strategy will position the country as a leader in AI innovation within Africa and globally.
“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 prioritises innovation, ethical governance, and collaboration,” said Eng. Tanui.
The PS said that Kenya aims to lead Africa by example, noting thatthe AI strategy aligns with the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy, emphasising homegrown solutions to uniquely African challenges, such as Agriculture, Healthcare, and Education.
He pointed out that the country is fostering AI innovations that can enhance food security through precision farming and improve access to quality healthcare via AI-driven diagnostics.
“Globally, Kenya is stepping up as a voice in AI governance. We are actively engaging with international partners-like the International Telecommunications Union where we have contributed to discussions on AI ethics, and the Federal Republic of Germany, through the German-Kenya Digital Dialogue—to ensure our policies reflect global best practices while championing the needs of the Global South,” Said Tanui.
He further noted that the Ministry is integrating AI and digital skills into education curricula, launching upskilling programs for the workforce, and creating opportunities for youth through innovation challenges and startup incubators, ensuring Kenya has the human capital to lead in AI use case development and adoption.
“Currently, under the AI skilling initiative, the Government of Kenya, the United Nations Development Programme and Microsoft have co-developed a Centre of Competence that’s poised to transform public service delivery,” added Tanui.
The Strategy was developed in partnership with the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development; the European Union through the Digital Transformation Center Kenya, implemented by the German Corporation for International Cooperation(GIZ); Canada’s International Development Research Center(IDRC) and the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
By KBC Digital
