Kenya: Announced US-Kenya cooperation agreement on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Upskilling

On 24 April 2024, the US Department of Commerce and Kenya's Ministry for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy announced a declaration on AI and Digital Up-skilling. The parties agreed to cooperate in areas such as AI safety, knowledge exchange, and best practices. They aim to engage in AI research and standards development, with support from initiatives such as the US AI Safety Institute, and support the use of AI in key sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare, to support sustainable development. Furthermore, they plan to enhance AI frameworks by addressing essential components including data, digital infrastructure, and governance, fostering partnerships across governments, industries, academia, and civil society.