AUI Global and Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer AI executive certification programs.

• The partnership aims to accelerate AI adoption and literacy within Kenya's smart city and its associated companies.
• Key organizations involved are AUI Global, a pan-African education provider, and Konza Technopolis, Kenya's flagship smart city development.
• AUI Global will deliver ISO 17024-certified programs tailored for board members and staff, boosting foundational and strategic AI understanding.

Nairobi has been recognized as a leading Artificial Intelligence hub in Africa, securing the 4th position in the Counterpoint Research 2026 Africa AI Cities Index. The report highlights the city's progress in AI adoption and development.

• Nairobi is ranked 4th, behind Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Lagos.
• The ranking is attributed to Nairobi's regulatory initiatives and its Silicon Savannah AI cluster, supported by the Kenyan government's proactive national AI policies.
• Despite strong policy and startup activity, Nairobi faces competition and needs to prioritize improving energy infrastructure and communication networks, particularly 5G penetration, to climb higher.

A new report from Smartcomply highlights a significant "execution gap" in East Africa, where rapid digital growth is outpacing cybersecurity defenses, leading to substantial financial losses.

• Kenya accounts for 68% of East Africa's digital attack surface, losing an estimated KES 29.9 billion (approx. $230 million) to cybercrime in 2025.
• The 2026 AI & Cyber Frontier Report by Smartcomply identifies artificial intelligence as a major accelerant of cyber risk, with 60% of global organizations believing they've been targeted by AI-enabled attacks.
• Despite ranking cyber risk as a top priority, only 29% of East African organizations conduct regular simulations, indicating a lack of operational resilience.