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Gatsby Africa Country Director Dr Samuel Kareithi during a public debate on Agust 29, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]
Kenya must embrace Artificial Intelligence to raise productivity, expand manufacturing and position the country to compete in demanding global markets.
Prof. Karuti Kanyinga, a Research Professor of Development Studies at Institute for Development Studies (IDS), said Kenya and the wider continent risk falling behind if academia, businesses and policymakers continue treating emerging technologies primarily as a threat rather than an opportunity to increase human productivity.
He noted that international markets, particularly in Europe and North America, are becoming increasingly demanding, with businesses expected to meet stringent requirements on clean energy, ethical supply chains and output efficiency.
