Winnie Karanu, AI National Skills Director, Microsoft Africa. [Courtesy] In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya’s public sector stands at a critical juncture. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has advanced and proliferated in recent years, the Kenyan government has grappled with harnessing these benefits while balancing citizen needs and fiscal constraints. With the digital economy projected to contribute Sh662 billion to Kenya’s GDP by 2028, driven by policy reforms and infrastructure investments, the time for strategic action is now. While youth skilling initiatives dominate the conversation—particularly relevant given Africa’s youthful population—we must not…