Kenya in Talks With OpenAI to Bring First OpenAI Academy in Eastern Africa to Nairobi

Kenya is in discussions with OpenAI to establish Nairobi as the home of the first OpenAI Academy initiative in Eastern Africa, President William Ruto has revealed — a move that could cement the country’s standing as the region’s leading artificial intelligence hub. Ruto disclosed the development after meeting OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in France on Wednesday. The two held talks about opportunities to explore AI in Kenya, with the Presiden