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August 17, 2026
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‘Jobs will be lost’: Thigo urges Kenyans to adapt to AI revolution

‘Jobs will be lost’: Thigo urges Kenyans to adapt to AI revolution

Thigo said Kenya’s greatest advantage in the AI era is its young, digitally connected population...

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Special Envoy on Technology Ambassador Philip Thigo urges Kenya to proactively adapt to the AI revolution by investing in talent and infrastructure, warning of inevitable job displacement.

  • 97.5% of Kenyan respondents aged 16+ reported using at least one AI tool in the previous month, ranking Kenya first globally for recent AI use.
  • Key figures involved: Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology.
  • Thigo emphasizes the need for a "glocal" mindset, where Kenyan talent serves global markets from local bases, and warns about potential risks like loss of human agency and deepening inequalities.

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