30/04/2026
The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, in partnership with key ecosystem players including Huawei officially launched the Kenya AI for Disability Project at the 15th Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, marking a major step toward inclusive digital transformation.
The initiative brings together a strong coalition of partners, including the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, the Kenya Institute of Special Education, Qhala, Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D), and inABLE, demonstrating a unified, multi-stakeholder approach led in collaboration with the Ministry to drive impact at scale.
With participation from stakeholders across over 12 African countries, the project reflects a growing commitment to making Artificial Intelligence accessible and impactful for persons with disabilities unlocking opportunities in skills development, innovation, and participation in the digital economy.
Aligned with the TECH4ALL initiative, this partnership reinforces a shared commitment to ensuring no one is left behind as digital transformation accelerates.
We also commend the students who participated in the AI for Disability Hackathon 2024. Your creativity and problem-solving are exactly what is needed to drive inclusive innovation. Continue refining and scaling your solutions Huawei, together with its partners, remains committed to supporting you in transforming these ideas into viable solutions that can improve lives.