Chinese technology company Huawei has signed an agreement with a Kenyan government training institution to support the digital transformation of the public sector through artificial intelligence and cybersecurity training.
The memorandum of understanding was signed with the Kenya School of Government (Kenya School of Government), a state-funded institution responsible for training civil servants across the country.
Under the agreement, Huawei will help train about 2,000 government officials and 50 technical staff over the period 2026 to 2029, focusing on digital skills, AI applications and cybersecurity capacity building.
The partnership aims to strengthen Kenya’s broader digital transformation agenda by improving the technical capabilities of public servants and enhancing the delivery of government services through technology.
According to Huawei, the collaboration will include joint training programmes, research cooperation, technical knowledge exchange and staff development initiatives.
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It will also support the introduction of advanced digital governance tools, particularly in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, areas increasingly seen as critical to modern public administration.
The agreement further provides for staff exchange programmes and advisory support on emerging technologies to help accelerate the adoption of digital systems in government operations.
Nura Mohamed, director-general of the Kenya School of Government, said the partnership represents a key step in positioning the institution as a centre of excellence for digital public service leadership.
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Officials said the initiative aligns with Kenya’s ongoing efforts to modernise state institutions, improve efficiency and expand the use of technology in service delivery.
Kenya has in recent years pushed an ambitious digitalisation agenda, including expansion of e-government platforms, digital identification systems and online public services aimed at reducing bureaucracy and improving access.
The Huawei-KSG partnership is expected to support this agenda by building a pipeline of skilled civil servants capable of managing increasingly digital government systems.
Analysts say the focus on AI and cybersecurity reflects growing concern among African governments about data protection, digital infrastructure resilience and the risks associated with rapid digitisation.
The training programme will be delivered jointly by Huawei and the Kenya School of Government, with participants expected to receive internationally recognised certifications upon completion.
Officials say the long-term goal is to strengthen institutional capacity within the public sector and support Kenya’s transition toward more efficient, technology-driven governance systems.
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