Late in January, Nairobi became a focal point for an important global conversation on the future of artificial intelligence. When we convened the “AI for Impact Global South Forum” on January 30, 2026, in Nairobi, together with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Government of Kenya, Wadhwani AI, Qhala and Microsoft, our objective was simple. To move the global AI conversation closer to the realities of our societies. The dialogue brought together Kenyan policymakers, technology leaders and development partners to reflect on how artificial intelligence (AI) can strengthen public systems, expand opportunity, and accelerate development outcomes…
Author: By Adarsh Swaika
Late in January, Nairobi became a focal point for an important global conversation on the future of artificial intelligence. When we convened the “AI for Impact Global South Forum” on January 30, 2026, in Nairobi, together with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology of the Government of Kenya, Wadhwani AI, Qhala and Microsoft, our objective was simple. To move the global AI conversation closer to the realities of our societies. The dialogue brought together Kenyan policymakers, technology leaders and development partners to reflect on how artificial intelligence (AI) can strengthen public systems, expand opportunity, and accelerate development outcomes…