13/10/2026
Leaders from government, academia and industry convened at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) for ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐
๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค: ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐กโ๐๐๐ง๐ฒ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, an event hosted by JHUB Africa to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform the world of work, enhance productivity and expand opportunities for young people.
The event was attended by the Deputy Ambassador of Sweden to Kenya, Ms. Sofie Hillbom, and Mr. Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology, Republic of Kenya, alongside other key stakeholders. The engagement marked a significant milestone in SwedishโKenyan cooperation on AI, digital skills and the future of work, featuring the JHUB Africa Elevate AI Lab.
Discussions highlighted the importance of equipping young people with practical, applied AI skills to enhance employability and productivity. Participants also explored how international partnerships and digital innovation can help prepare the workforce for an evolving digital economy and expand access to emerging opportunities.
The engagement reaffirmed JKUAT and its partnersโ commitment to advancing digital innovation, strengthening international collaboration, and preparing a workforce that is ready for the future.