KICTANet and partners advance AI literacy under EDACR project
Date: 2026-03-03
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
KICTANet
has convened a collaborative meeting with its downstream partner Kilimo Hakika
and Otermans Institute (OIAI) to strengthen artificial intelligence literacy
across communities in Kenya under the EDACR Project, funded by the British High
Commission Nairobi.
The
meeting focused on promoting accessible, human-centred AI learning as part of
broader efforts to enhance digital inclusion and community resilience. The
partners underscored the importance of equipping grassroots communities with
the knowledge and skills needed to participate meaningfully in Kenya’s digital
transformation.
In
her remarks, the CEO of KICTANet, Dr. Grace Githaiga, said AI literacy is
essential to ensuring that communities are not merely passive users of
technology but active contributors to the country’s digital future. She noted
that the EDACR Project aims to empower citizens at the grassroots level with
the tools to understand and shape emerging technologies.
Dr.
Pauldy Otermans emphasized the need for practical and accessible AI education,
stating that localizing AI learning and making it relevant to everyday life
enables citizens to take ownership of technological change rather than be
shaped by it.
Dev
Aditya, Managing Director and CEO of iEAD FOR ALL, highlighted the role of AI
literacy in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. He said embedding AI
education within community resilience programmes creates pathways for inclusive
growth and leadership in the digital age.
The
collaboration seeks to advance inclusive AI education across Kenya, ensuring
that communities are equipped to navigate and benefit from the rapidly evolving
digital landscape.
