The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa is being significantly hindered by a lack of clear and effective policy, despite growing ambition and investment across the continent.

• The World Bank and IFC highlight that AI scales effectively only where regulatory frameworks, institutional capacity, and investment environments are aligned.
• Key players include African governments developing national AI strategies and private sector firms like healthcare and insurance providers investing in innovation.
• In Kenya, the Ministry of ICT has published a National AI Strategy (2025–2030) and is developing the Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, aiming to regulate AI while fostering innovation.