Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged African countries to deepen cooperation in aviation and speed up implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). According to KBC, Mudavadi said Africa cannot fully realise its economic potential while air travel across the continent remains limited, arguing that a unified airspace would improve connectivity, boost trade and drive economic growth.

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.

Kenya is seeking to establish itself as a leading digital infrastructure and investment hub in Africa, with the government prioritising fibre connectivity, data centres, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to attract global investment and accelerate economic growth. According to the Kenya News Agency, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke said digital infrastructure had become critical national infrastructure, comparable to roads and water, underscoring its importance to the country's development agenda.

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.

Nairobi is hosting the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26), which gathers policymakers, regulators, technology experts, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and academics to discuss the future of Africa's digital ecosystem. The summit aims to address issues such as expanding connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, improving cybersecurity, and increasing participation in the digital economy across the continent.

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.