The AI Everything Kenya × GITEX Kenya summit concluded in Nairobi, focusing on the challenges facing Africa's AI ambitions, including public trust, startup capital, and intellectual property frameworks. The event, which took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, brought together technology executives, government officials, venture investors, and international institutions, attracting over 280 participants.

East Africa's largest artificial intelligence summit commenced in Nairobi, bringing together over 400 senior policymakers, technology executives, and international institutions. The event aims to unify fragmented digital initiatives into a cohesive strategy for AI governance and infrastructure development. The Inclusive AI Everything Summit is part of the three-day AI Everything Kenya × GITEX Kenya event held at the Sarit Expo Centre.

Kenyan business leaders have been encouraged to advance beyond mere experimentation with artificial intelligence and to integrate it into their core business operations to drive growth, according to CIO Africa.

Kenya is set to host the fourth Summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) in Nairobi in April 2027, according to CIO Africa.

Kenya's insurance industry is increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, minimize losses, and broaden coverage in a market with low uptake. This trend was highlighted at the InsurTech Forum Nairobi 2026, where industry executives and technology leaders discussed the future of transformation in the sector.

Kenyan President Ruto is in discussions with OpenAI to establish East Africa's first OpenAI Academy in Nairobi. As of now, no formal agreement has been reached regarding the initiative. The potential academy aims to enhance AI education and innovation in the region, although specific details about its implementation remain unclear.