Google Targets Kenya in Major AI Push
Google, is rolling out a one year offer of free access to its premium artificial intelligence tools for university students in Kenya..
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Google is offering Kenyan university students one year of free access to its premium AI tools, including Gemini 2.5 Pro and 2 terabytes of cloud storage. This initiative is part of a broader educational program across six African countries, aiming to empower students with advanced technology for academic and creative work.
- Access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google's most advanced AI model, and 2 TB of cloud storage.
- Eligible students aged 18 and above at accredited Kenyan universities can activate the plan via Google's student portal by December 9, 2025.
- Managing Director for Google in Sub-Saharan Africa, Alex Okosi, stated the offer aims to "democratize access to technology and give African students the skills to compete and lead on a global stage."
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