Kenya Partners With South Korea to Boost Artificial Intelligence in Public Services

Kenya, October 21, 2026 - Kenya is taking a big step into the digital future by joining forces with South Korea to build smarter government systems. Leaders from both nations met at the Embassy of Kenya in Seoul to sign a new deal during the Global AI and Digital Summit. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy William Kabogo witnessed the official signing of the agreement between Kenya's ICT Authority and the Korea Data Agency.

This partnership is all about using artificial intelligence, or smart computer tools, to make everyday government tasks faster and easier for citizens. Computers need organized information to learn, so team members will first work on preparing official records and testing new computer tools across public offices. This could mean faster services when people apply for official documents or seek help at public health centers.

Modern government offices rely heavily on digital systems to run smoothly, but these systems must talk to each other safely. Under this new plan, experts from South Korea will help train Kenyan data workers on how to organize records properly. They will also build safe networks to share information across government departments without risking anyone's privacy.

All of this teamwork will follow Kenya's Data Protection Act of 2019 to make sure personal information stays completely safe. The deal directly supports Kenya's National AI Strategy 2025–2030 and the country's main Digital Master Plan. By setting strict rules for privacy and quality, the country aims to protect citizen data while embracing modern tech.