Thursday, 19 June 2025
MindHYVE.ai, together with DV8 Infosystems and KICTANet, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help co-develop Kenya's National Artificial Intelligence Policy.
The partnership underscores a shared focus on building AI governance that is ethical, locally empowered, and built to scale. It also highlights Kenya’s rising role as a leader in responsible AI and its growing influence in shaping the future of global AI policy.
The memorandum of understanding establishes a structured alliance between three institutions:
Purpose and Strategic Objectives
As part of the MoU, KICTANet, MindHYVE.ai, and DV8 Infosystems will work together to strengthen Kenya’s National AI Strategy for 2025–2030. Their joint efforts will focus on incorporating technical, ethical, and regulatory frameworks grounded in African values and local context. A key goal is to ensure broad, inclusive participation—especially from underrepresented groups—so that the final policy reflects a truly national perspective.
The team aims to deliver a complete, ready-to-implement policy framework to the Kenyan government. A dedicated task force may also be formed to guide the process, gather stakeholder input, and collaborate closely with government bodies to align with Kenya’s constitutional, economic, and cultural goals.
Under the MoU, KICTANet, MindHYVE.ai , in partnership with DV8 Infosystems, will, among other things, jointly refine and enhance the Kenya National AI Strategy for the period 2025-2030; contribute technical, ethical, and regulatory design elements rooted in African best practices and contextual realities; integrate participatory engagement mechanisms to ensure the inclusion of underrepresented voices; and deliver a comprehensive, ready-to-publish policy framework to the Government of Kenya . The review will be inclusive and multi-stakeholder and will take into account ethical and regulatory considerations in line with Kenya ’s constitutional, economic, and cultural priorities . A joint policy task team may be established to oversee the process, coordinate stakeholder input, and interface with relevant government authorities.
MindHYVE.ai Statement
“What we’re building is not a document. It’s a national protocol for intelligence itself,” said Bill Faruki , founder and CEO of MindHYVE.ai .
“Kenya is not just responding to global trends in AI; it is positioning itself to help create them. This partnership reflects a shift in the balance of influence in global technology policy. We are honored to be part of building a cognitive infrastructure that is sovereign by design and exponential by nature.”
Dr. Grace Githaiga , Executive Director of KICTANet, said at the ceremony: “KICTANet views this MoU as a defining moment in our national journey towards responsible AI. We are pleased to partner with technical partners who recognize the societal weight of this policy work and the urgency of getting it done.”
Continental and Global Relevance This collaboration marks a new chapter in
Kenya ’s digital transformation story . By developing a sovereign AI governance model, Kenya is positioning itself as a thought leader in the global transition to ethical, inclusive, and locally rooted artificial intelligence
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