Kenya launched an AI skilling effort to train 100,000 public servants to modernise the public sector.
Kenya is leading Africa in digital innovation by equipping civil servants to utilise AI to enhance government services.
The project will equip public employees with the AI skills necessary for contemporary governance. The Kenya School of Government coordinates it through the Regional Centre of Competence for Digital & AI Skilling.
The program, which targets ministries, state departments, and county administrations, uses a mixed approach that combines virtual and in-person courses.
Kenya’s National Digital Master Plan 2022–2032, which emphasises innovation and digital skills in public administration, supports this ambitious endeavour.
Kenyan authorities and international partners like Microsoft and the UNDP have established institutional governance processes to ensure project success.
During the first board meeting, crucial decisions were made on recruiting trainees based on their skills and continuing to engage with global tech giants to deliver students the latest AI technology and curriculum.
The Principal Secretary for Public Service & Human Capital Development, Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya, emphasised this transformation: “Integrating AI into public service is essential to boost efficiency, improve decision-making, and foster inclusive governance.”
She stressed that this project intends to teach people and foster government innovation and openness.
Kenya aims to share the AI training framework and resources with 37 African countries, boosting Africa’s AI capabilities. Kenya’s Africa Centre of Competence works to scale AI and digital capabilities across Africa.
The project receives $2.6 million for public sector digital skilling, cloud migration support, and participatory citizen engagement platforms. These investments show that technology is
Kenya’s priority for public service transformation
According to reports, 66% of the first cohort’s 10,000 public officials are ready for AI integration, indicating significant national momentum.
Making Kenya an AI-driven public sector excellence hub might transform government interactions with residents and resource management.
In addition to technology, this groundbreaking program empowers people to lead the digital age confidently.