Kenya to Launch AI Training for Public Servants by July 2025
The initiative aims to drive innovation, boost service delivery, and build capacity for AI adoption across the public sector.
In a significant step toward modernizing government operations, the Kenyan government has announced the launch of a nationwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) training program for public servants, set to roll out in July 2025. The initiative aims to drive innovation, boost service delivery, and build capacity for AI adoption across the public sector.
The training program is a joint effort between the State Department for Public Service, the State Department for ICT & Digital Economy, and the Kenya School of Government (KSG). During a high-level planning meeting, Principal Secretaries Dr. Jane Imbunya (Public Service and Human Capital) and Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui (ICT & Digital Economy) met with Prof. Nura Mohamed, Director General of KSG, and other senior officials to finalize the roadmap for implementation.
The AI training will cover a broad spectrum of professional cadres, including Procurement, HR, Administrative Services, Communications, and Finance, with tailored modules to meet the distinct needs of public officers at different levels. A special AI module will also be designed for Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries to ensure leadership engagement and strategic alignment.
To ensure long-term impact, a structured monitoring and sustainability framework will be implemented. Training will be conducted through KSG’s eLearning Information and Technology Institute and its newly established Regional Centre of Competence in Digital and AI Skilling in the Public Sector.
This effort reflects Kenya’s broader ambition to become a regional hub for AI and digital innovation, as outlined in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The recent launch of the Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and AI Skilling at KSG further signals the government’s commitment to equipping its workforce with the tools needed to thrive in a data-driven future.
By upskilling public servants in AI, Kenya aims to improve efficiency, encourage tech adoption, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution.
