MindHYVE.ai, DV8 Infosystems, and KICTANet have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively co-develop Kenya’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy.
This landmark tripartite partnership combines global AI expertise, regional leadership, and technological innovation to craft a rights-based, inclusive, and culturally attuned AI governance framework aligned with Kenya’s constitutional values and economic goals.
Partnership Overview
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MindHYVE.ai: A California-based AI pioneer renowned for its agentic Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) systems that integrate decentralized intelligence, ethical reasoning, and adaptive learning at national and enterprise scales.
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DV8 Infosystems: MindHYVE.ai’s official integration partner, specialising in deploying multi-agent systems powered by swarm intelligence for real-world applications.
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KICTANet: Kenya’s leading ICT policy think tank, providing critical local insight and ensuring the AI policy reflects diverse stakeholder interests and African realities.
Strategic Objectives
The collaboration aims to
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Refine and enhance Kenya’s National AI Strategy 2025–2030.
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Embed ethical, regulatory, and technical best practices grounded in African contexts.
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Facilitate broad public engagement, including underrepresented voices.
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Deliver a comprehensive, publication-ready AI policy framework to the Kenyan government.
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Establish a Joint Policy Task Team to oversee the process, coordinate expert input, and liaise with government authorities.
Key Statements
Bill Faruki, founder and CEO of MindHYVE.ai, emphasised the transformative nature of the initiative:
“What we’re building is not a document. It’s a national protocol for intelligence itself. Kenya is not merely responding to global AI trends—it is positioning itself to set them. This partnership reflects a shift in the balance of influence in global tech policy. We are honored to help architect cognitive infrastructure that is sovereign by design and exponential by nature.”
Dr. Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, highlighted the partnership’s significance:
“KICTANet views this MoU as a pivotal moment in our national journey toward responsible AI. We are pleased to align with technical partners that recognize the societal weight of this policy work and the urgency of getting it right.”
Importance for KICTANet
KICTANet has long championed open, inclusive, and rights-based digital governance in Kenya. This collaboration places KICTANet at the forefront of shaping ethical, locally relevant, and globally aligned AI policies.
The partnership ensures Kenya’s AI future is built on trust, transparency, and public participation by convening government, industry, civil society, and academia to co-create empowering digital policies.
Continental and Global Impact
By developing a sovereign AI governance model, Kenya positions itself as a continental leader and global thought innovator in ethical, inclusive, and locally grounded AI development. This initiative sets a precedent for African nations and the broader international community, advancing equitable AI frameworks worldwide.
