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The UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund seeks to promote the ethical development and use of AI technology. The fund will provide funding for initiatives that are in line with Kenya's national AI policy. The program aims to guarantee that the advantages of AI reach every Kenyan by giving safety, ethics, equity, and inclusion first priority.With the establishment of the UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund, spearheaded by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Kenya has made great strides in creating a robust and responsible AI ecosystem. ACTS, which is well-known for its contributions to development research throughout Africa, focusses on using innovation policy, science, and technology to advance sustainable development. A joint initiative between Kenya and the UK, the UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund seeks to promote the ethical development and use of AI technology while fortifying cross-border collaborations.
The fund will provide funding for initiatives that are in line with Kenya’s national AI policy and focus on important industries like public service delivery, healthcare, agriculture, and education. The program aims to guarantee that the advantages of AI reach every Kenyan by giving safety, ethics, equity, and inclusion first priority. This will create an inclusive ecosystem that meets both social and technological needs. The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) Board Chair Ali Hussein Kassim highlighted the fund’s dual objective of creating institutional capacity and promoting AI growth through policy and systems alignment in his keynote presentation.
“Building Kenya’s AI ecosystem through a dual approach—policy and systems alignment on the one hand, and institutional capacity building on the other—is our clear goal with this fund,” Hussein Kasim said. The UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund will help Kenyan institutions develop their AI skills and put them at the forefront of research and innovation in Africa, while also promoting ethical frameworks and enhancing AI governance. Additionally, the fund is dedicated to funding initiatives that tackle important social issues in order to develop AI solutions that are both ground-breaking and significant. This strategy not only improves Kenya’s AI skills but also lays the groundwork for a diverse and morally sound AI environment. The UK-Kenya AI Challenge Fund is establishing a model for AI development in Africa and beyond and laying the groundwork for sustainable AI growth in Kenya by fostering a culture of responsible innovation and global cooperation.
