Kenya leads in AI use as global tech summit heads to Nairobi

The data places Kenya ahead of countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia, reflecting the country’s strong uptake of digital platforms across sectors including fintech, edutech and healthcare. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya is demonstrating remarkable leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with a significant majority of its internet users actively engaging with AI tools, according to a new report. This surge in AI usage positions Kenya to attract further investment and accelerate growth in its digital economy.

97.5% of Kenyan internet users (16+) use AI tools monthly, leading global comparisons.
Kenya is set to host the AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026 summit.
Philip Thigo, Kenya’s Special Envoy for Technology, highlighted the need for more data centres to manage the country's data.