Kenya and Canada discuss cooperation in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies

Date: 2026-10-17
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By:   Kanto Kai Okanta

Kenya and Canada have discussed opportunities to advance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, the AI Middle Powers initiative and the Trust Summit during a meeting between Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, and Canada’s High Commissioner to Kenya, H.E. Joshua Tabah.

Thigo said the meeting with Tabah and his team also examined existing Kenya–Canada cooperation, including in research, as well as Nairobi’s role as a diplomatic hub.

The discussions further considered the broader role of business, research and innovation, including companies such as Cohere, in strengthening collaboration between the two countries.

Thigo said the next steps would be guided by Principal Secretaries Dr. Singoei and Prof. Shaukat as both sides look to advance their cooperation in science, technology and multilateralism.

 

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