About
The Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) at Strathmore University continues to advance knowledge through evidence-based research that informs policy in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Governance, and Intellectual Property. Through a holistic and interdisciplinary approach, CIPIT has significantly contributed to shaping the evolving African AI landscape, particularly through the work of the AI Policy Center.
Over the past five years, CIPIT has built a nuanced understanding of the African AI ecosystem, especially within East Africa, through research, stakeholder engagement, training, knowledge-sharing sessions, collaborative activities, and policy influence.
These efforts have established CIPIT as a leading voice in AI governance and advancing its positioning as the East African AI Policy Hub (EA AI Policy Hub). This strategic positioning fosters a much-needed regional approach to developing responsible and ethical AI policy, both nationally and regionally. Further, note of CIPIT’s leadership is observed through its significant role in the development of the Kenya National AI Strategy.
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Purpose and Objective
The primary purpose of the East African AI Policy Hub is to advance responsible and ethical AI policy across the East African region. The hub seeks to strengthen policymakers and key stakeholders in shaping the adoption of responsible and ethical AI frameworks, both within East Africa and in the broader African context. The EA AI policy hub, envisioned as a collaborative vehicle, aims to focus on Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
In advancing responsible and ethical AI policy, the East African AI Policy Hub aims to:
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Act as a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing and policy dialogue, aiming at regional AI policy influence and discussions.
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Advance and continue evidence-based knowledge production related to AI policy and governance.
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Enhance and influence AI policy and governance to reflect holistic elements of responsible and ethical AI policy.
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Present nuances through gendered perspectives and disability-sensitive work, creating an inclusive, participatory, and accountable AI ecosystem.
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Achieve a more cohesive and integrated approach towards developing responsible and ethical AI policy and governance across East Africa.
Initiatives under the hub
The EA AI Hub has undertaken initiatives such as the AI Policy Fellowship, which supports capacity-building in AI governance and policy across the region. The Fellowship has successfully run two cohorts, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to engage in emerging AI policy discussions.
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