AI to drive next generation of Kenyan enterprises, says PS Mang’eni
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Susan Auma Mang'eni said the government has developed a national AI strategy aimed at helping businesses and entrepreneurs adopt the technology to improve efficiency, lower costs and ..
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Kenya's government is championing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a pivotal force for boosting productivity, innovation, and competitiveness among its micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
- The government has developed a national AI strategy to facilitate business adoption for increased efficiency and new economic opportunities.
- Key stakeholder: Principal Secretary Susan Auma Mang’eni, representing the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development.
- Kenya's established digital ecosystem, with widespread mobile technology, positions it favorably to leverage AI integration across industries.
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