Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Africa’s AI Agenda at Africa AI Council Meeting
According to Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau, the strategy focuses on key areas including AI computing infrastructure, data, governance, investment and talent development.
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a coordinated African approach to artificial intelligence (AI) following the country’s participation in the Second Meeting of the Africa AI Council held at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) headquarters in Geneva.
The meeting, convened by Smart Africa on the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit, brought together members of the Africa AI Council to review and validate a two-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening the continent’s AI capabilities and digital sovereignty.
According to Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau, the strategy focuses on key areas including AI computing infrastructure, data, governance, investment and talent development. A major objective of the plan is to equip at least three million Africans with AI skills over the next three years, helping to build the workforce needed to support the continent’s growing digital economy.
Kabogo said Kenya continues to support a collaborative continental approach to AI development, emphasizing the importance of creating solutions that address Africa’s unique needs and opportunities. He noted that the country’s vision is to ensure AI technologies are developed in Africa and designed to solve challenges relevant to African communities.
The Africa AI Council forms part of broader efforts by African governments and regional organizations to strengthen cooperation on AI policy, innovation and capacity building while positioning the continent to benefit from the rapidly evolving global AI landscape.
