Four Sectors Targeted in Govt's New Deal With AI Giant Anthropic

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The Joint Declaration signed in New York on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, will also cover health, AI research and skills development as Kenya expands its efforts to build local capacity in emerging technologies.

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei signed the agreement on behalf of Kenya, and Anthropic’s Head of Beneficial Deployments, Elizabeth Kelly, signed for the company. Anthropic Global Impact Lead Ambassador Courtney O’Donnell and Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology Ambassador Philip Thigo witnessed the ceremony.

Under the partnership, Kenya and Anthropic will explore real-world AI applications in education and health while also developing responsible public-sector uses of the technology.

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The two sides will also work on AI skills and capacity building, research, AI safety and evaluation, with future programmes expected to include pilots, training and research initiatives involving Kenyan institutions.

The partnership could eventually give Kenyans access to AI-powered tools in schools, hospitals and government services, with the two sides expected to develop and test applications with Kenyan institutions.

In education, this could support learning, teaching and other services, while in healthcare, AI could be explored for applications that improve how services are delivered.

For government workers and the wider public, the deal could also create new AI training opportunities and more efficient public services as Kenya develops local capacity to use the technology.

The agreement provides for skills development, research and pilot programmes, although specific tools or services for the public have not yet been announced.

The deal follows months of engagement between Kenya and Anthropic, with Ambassador Thigo beginning discussions with the company in June 2026 before travelling to Silicon Valley to meet Anthropic CEO, Dario Amodei.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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