The Kenya School of Government (KSG) and Huawei Kenya have initiated talks to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation across Kenya’s public sector.
Following a high-level engagement held last week at the KSG Lower Kabete Campus, the two institutions are exploring a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on equipping government executives with advanced digital skills needed to lead in an increasingly technology-driven governance environment.
The proposed collaboration seeks to position KSG as a national centre of excellence for public sector digital leadership. With a focus on critical areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital governance, the initiative aims to build a future-ready public service capable of improving efficiency, accountability, and service delivery. This effort aligns with Kenya’s broader development agenda, including Vision 2030 and the National Digital Masterplan 2022–2032.
Importantly, the partnership holds particular significance for historically marginalised and pastoralist regions, especially in Northern Kenya. Counties in arid and semi-arid areas have long faced challenges related to distance, weak connectivity, and limited access to government services. Strengthening digital skills within the public service can help bridge these gaps by enabling faster decision-making, improved coordination, and more responsive delivery of services to remote communities.
The push for advanced digital capacity comes against the backdrop of major national ICT milestones. In March 2025, the government launched the National AI Strategy 2025–2030, outlining Kenya’s ambition to become a regional leader in AI innovation and governance. The strategy underscores the importance of building human capital capable of responsibly deploying emerging technologies to support inclusive and sustainable development.
The proposed KSG–Huawei collaboration is also expected to strengthen compliance with key regulatory frameworks, including the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (2018) and the Data Protection Act (2019), by ensuring public servants are well-versed in data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital resilience.
If formalised, the partnership would mark a significant step toward a more capable, digitally skilled public service, one better equipped to serve all Kenyans, including communities in pastoralist and marginalised regions that stand to benefit from effective, technology-enabled governance.