Thought Leadership | Betty W. Kyalo

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The State of AI Sovereignty in Africa

"True data sovereignty is not just about where data is stored, but who derives value from it."

As we race towards 2030, the conversation must shift from mere adoption to strategic ownership. Africa has the opportunity to leapfrog legacy systems, but only if we build governance frameworks that prioritize our unique community needs over imported models.

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Betty W. Kyalo

Discussing the future of AI in East Africa at the Nairobi Tech Summit. It was inspiring to see so many innovators focused on local solutions for global challenges.

Betty W. Kyalo

Thrilled to announce the launch of our new Digital Public Infrastructure repository. Open access to policy documents is key to sovereign development.

Betty W. Kyalo

Great session with Women in AI Kenya today. Mentorship and representation are critical for building inclusive AI systems.

Betty W. Kyalo

My latest analysis on Critical Minerals policy is live. We must ensure resource extraction translates to tangible technological development for the continent.

Betty W. Kyalo

Reflecting on the role of governance in AI safety. Standards cannot be copy-pasted; they must be contextualized for our unique digital ecosystems.

Betty W. Kyalo

Had a productive roundtable with development partners. Aligning funding with actual grassroots needs is the first step towards sustainable impact.

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