- This event takes place from May 19 to 21, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and Sarit Expo Centre. GITEX.
- Building on this momentum, organisers say Kenya’s AI market could add as much as US$2.4 billion to the country’s GDP by 2030 and create over 300,000 jobs by 2028.
- For everyday Kenyans, the outcomes of this event could include faster huduma services through improved efficiency, smarter farming enabled by access to better technology
Picture a farmer in Eldoret using AI to spot crop diseases, a mama mboga in Nairobi predicting customer demand with smart tools, and boda boda riders using digital payments. These stories showcase how AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026 will shape Kenya’s technological future.
This event takes place from May 19 to 21, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and Sarit Expo Centre. GITEX. It stands for the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition and is one of the world’s largest tech platforms. Bringing together governments, investors, startups, innovators, and global tech companies, its sets the stage for exciting conversations.
The Big Money Behind the Event
Building on this momentum, organisers say Kenya’s AI market could add as much as US$2.4 billion to the country’s GDP by 2030 and create over 300,000 jobs by 2028.
The event’s scale is further underscored by the more than 15,000 attendees, 500 startups and companies, 100 investors, and participants from over 75 countries.
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Some of the leaders attending are Special Envoy on Technology Philip Thigo, as well as investors, AI experts, policymakers, and startup founders from Africa and other regions.
What Is Being Discussed?
Summit topics: AI, agritech, cybersecurity, fintech, and more support Kenya’s goal to lead Africa’s digital transformation through innovation.
These discussions align closely with Kenya’s recent efforts to use technology in farming, healthcare, and government services, illustrating the country’s current direction.
Why It Matters to the Mwananchi
For everyday Kenyans, the outcomes of this event could include faster huduma services through improved efficiency, smarter farming enabled by access to better technology. They could also reduce online fraud through stronger digital safeguards, better healthcare with advanced medical systems, and the creation of more tech and innovation jobs for young people.
Kenya is not just adopting technology; it is positioning itself as a continental leader, shaping the future of AI in Africa.
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