Qhala has officially launched the Africa AI Literacy Week 2025, an initiative aimed at embedding artificial intelligence into classrooms across Kenya and selected African nations.
The programme, which will run from June 21 to June 28, seeks to build long-term AI literacy within the continent’s education sector and ensure teachers, students, and policymakers have the tools and knowledge to drive AI adoption from the ground up.
The initiative will train nearly 700 teachers across Kenya—in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kilifi, Kisumu, and the Mt. Kenya region—as well as in Zambia, Senegal, and Togo.
These teachers, all registered with their respective national Teachers Service Commissions, will later serve as trainers within their schools, spreading AI literacy to students and colleagues.
“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. It’s not just about catching up; it’s about positioning the continent to lead and thrive in the global AI economy.”
Throughout the week, participating hubs will host a range of activities, including train-the-trainer sessions for over 200 teachers per location, AI literacy workshops, hackathons for children and tertiary‑level learners, and expert-led conversations addressing the ethics and practicalities of AI in African contexts.
The events will also feature showcases of AI solutions developed within the continent.
“We are not just talking about AI—we are training teachers, influencing policy, and designing curricula,” said Dr. Shikoh Gitau, Qhala CEO.
“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.”
Qhala aims to make the initiative a long-term endeavor that goes beyond a one-off campaign.
The organisation is working closely with national ministries of education, curriculum developers, and regional innovation hubs to build AI literacy into formal education policies across the continent.
In July, Qhala will host a policy roundtable bringing together curriculum developers, ministry representatives, and other stakeholders to define AI’s role in national education strategies.
Africa AI Literacy Week is organized by Qhala in partnership with Datocracy, Panoply, Aga Khan University, Mtoto News, BongoHive Zambia, and Galsen AI Senegal.
Together, the initiative aims to ensure that every student in participating countries can benefit from the opportunities AI presents and that African nations have a strong, skilled workforce ready to shape the future of technology.
