Google has hosted a hands-on AI workshop in Nairobi to help Kenyan Gen Z creators, media professionals and university students build practical skills using Gemini AI tools for research, writing, editing and content planning. The workshop, dubbed Tutunge na Gemini, combined demonstrations with interactive exercises focused on real-world creative and learning workflows.
Participants explored tools including Nano Banana 2 and Gemini Omni for creating visual assets, rapid prototypes, product photography and promotional material. They also used Gemini Live for conversational ideation and Gems to develop and refine ideas.
Google also highlighted its AI Plus Student Offer, which gives eligible university students in Kenya access to Gemini’s advanced capabilities, including Gemini Omni, double the usage limits and 400GB of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos.
Google’s Head of Communications for Africa, Janet Kemboi, said the initiative is intended to help creators, media professionals and students integrate AI into their everyday creative and learning processes. Charles Murito, Google’s Regional Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Middle East and Africa, said the student offer could help address resource gaps by giving students access to AI-powered research and synthesis tools.
The workshop forms part of Google’s wider effort to bring AI capabilities closer to creators, media professionals and students in Africa, while encouraging practical and responsible use of the technology.
