Qhala has officially launched the Africa AI Literacy Week 2025, a bold initiative aimed at embedding artificial intelligence into classrooms across Kenya and select African countries. Running from June 21 to June 28, the programme seeks to foster long-term AI literacy in the education sector by equipping teachers, students, and policymakers with the tools to drive AI adoption from the ground up.
Nearly 700 teachers across Nairobi, Nakuru, Kilifi, Kisumu, and the Mt. Kenya region in Kenya—as well as educators in Zambia, Senegal, and Togo will receive training. All participating teachers are registered with their respective Teachers Service Commissions and will serve as AI ambassadors within their schools, helping spread knowledge and practical skills to students and fellow educators.
“This initiative is more than a campaign. It is a movement to democratise AI literacy across every level of Africa’s education ecosystem,” said Barbara Osiro, Project Manager for the event. “To cultivate a strong talent pipeline, we must start early by equipping young minds with the skills and curiosity to shape Africa’s AI-driven future.”
Throughout the week, regional hubs will host train-the-trainer sessions, AI literacy workshops, hackathons for children and tertiary-level students, and expert-led discussions focused on ethical and practical applications of AI in Africa. Participants will also get to experience locally developed AI innovations, showcasing the continent’s growing role in the global tech landscape.
Dr. Shikoh Gitau, CEO of Qhala, emphasised the need for proactive planning: “If AI is the future of work, Africa must prepare from the classroom up. These efforts position Africa not as a passive consumer of global technology trends, but as a shaper of responsible and inclusive AI applications rooted in its own context and culture.”
Looking beyond the event, Qhala plans to make this initiative a long-term movement. The organisation is working closely with ministries of education, curriculum developers, and innovation hubs to incorporate AI literacy into national education frameworks. A policy roundtable in July will bring key stakeholders together to define AI’s strategic role in Africa’s education systems.
