Kenya is taking a bold step toward owning its artificial intelligence future. In a landmark partnership, MindHYVE.ai, DV8 Infosystems, and KICTANet signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Nairobi to co-develop Kenya’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy. The move signals Kenya’s intent to lead, not follow, in setting the rules for how AI grows within its borders. By anchoring the policy in ethical, sovereign, and context-driven principles, the nation is shaping its path toward Sovereign AI.
MindHYVE.ai Brings Agentic AGI to Policy Design
MindHYVE.ai enters this partnership as a vendor and a core architect of Kenya’s AI future. Known for its breakthrough work in Agentic AGI, the California-based company builds intelligent systems that think, adapt, and align with human values. Its technology combines decentralization, ethical logic, and Swarm Intelligence, enabling AI to reason across multiple agents rather than from a single source.
This aligns directly with Kenya’s ambition to establish an AI governance model that is both inclusive and sovereign. Together with DV8 Infosystems, MindHYVE.ai will help design systems that don’t just run on code, they respond to people, culture, and real-world complexity. These aren’t off-the-shelf solutions. They are adaptable AI ecosystems made for Kenya, by Kenya, with global influence.
AI Policy with Real-World Power
This partnership moves beyond white papers and workshops. The goal is to undertake a comprehensive revision and upgrade of Kenya’s National AI Strategy for2025–2030. The work includes integrating ethical safeguards, regulatory frameworks, and public feedback into a finished, implementation-ready policy. A joint task team may oversee this process, ensuring coordination with government agencies and national stakeholders.
However, the real focus lies in building cognitive infrastructure, namely AI systems that can evolve alongside Kenya’s people and institutions. “What we’re building is not a document,” said MindHYVE.ai CEO Bill Faruki. “It’s a national protocol for intelligence itself.” That means a living, learning system, not a static policy. The aim is to place Kenya’s values, voices, and priorities at the heart of its AI future.
Swarm Intelligence to Power Local Impact
The foundation of this AI effort lies in Swarm Intelligence. Instead of relying on centralized decision-making, swarm-based systems enable multiple AI agents to collaborate, learn from one another, and solve problems in real-time. For Kenya, this approach means more responsive public systems, smarter regulation, and AI that works across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, education, and security.
Swarm Intelligence brings speed, flexibility, and local relevance. It ensures AI doesn’t just operate efficiently, but also in tune with people’s needs. MindHYVE.ai and DV8 will use this model to orchestrate Agentic AGI systems tailored to Kenya’s social and economic fabric. The result? AI that isn’t imposed, it’s embedded.
Kenya Rises as a Global AI Voice
This policy marks a new chapter in Kenya’s digital transformation. It positions the country as a thought leader in AI, not just regionally, but globally. Dr. Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, called the moment “pivotal” for Kenya’s future. “We’re aligning with partners who understand the societal weight of AI,” she said. “This is about getting it right, not just done.”
By committing to Sovereign AI, Kenya challenges the notion that AI leadership is limited to the West or China. It shows that a country can create its own models, driven by ethics, collaboration, and local needs. This isn’t Kenya reacting to global trends. It’s a Kenyan setting for them. Through this MoU, the country begins building AI systems that are ethical, scalable, and made for its people.
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