Kenya has partnered with Intel Corporation to expand artificial intelligence (AI) literacy across the country through its public library network under the AI for Citizens programme.
The partnership was signed on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York by Kenya’s State Department of ICT and Digital Economy. The initiative will be implemented through the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) and the Mandela AI Hub Foundation.
The programme seeks to take AI education beyond traditional classroom environments by using public libraries as accessible learning spaces for young people, communities and lifelong learners.
Through the initiative, foundational AI literacy will be integrated into Kenya’s public learning infrastructure, giving more citizens opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and responsibly use emerging technologies.
John Kipchumba Tanui, Principal Secretary for the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, said the partnership supports Kenya’s ambition to build an AI-ready society where digital skills and emerging technologies can create opportunities, encourage innovation and promote inclusive economic participation.
The initiative brings together the Kenyan government, Intel and local innovation organisations to broaden access to AI knowledge and strengthen digital skills among communities across the country.
