Rwanda has approved the establishment of its first institution dedicated exclusively to artificial intelligence, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to advance in the AI sector. This initiative aims to enhance the development and implementation of AI technologies within the nation.

Kenya is considering a partnership with Anthropic to leverage artificial intelligence in tackling national development issues, particularly in health, education, and food security. This initiative follows discussions led by the Special Envoy on AI, aiming to explore innovative solutions for the country's challenges.

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame will co-chair the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission, which aims to guide the future of artificial intelligence development. This initiative reflects Africa's increasing ambition to influence global technology policy rather than merely adapt to it. The commission includes participation from various governments and corporations, marking a significant step for the continent in the realm of AI governance.

Rwanda's digital government platform is transforming how citizens access public services, but its effectiveness depends on enhancing citizens' digital skills and improving bureaucratic processes, according to The Chanzo.

ESET Research has published its latest Threat Report, highlighting key cyber risks for Kenya, including deepfake scams and AI co-generated malware. The report summarizes threat trends observed in ESET telemetry and analyzed by the organization.

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.