CS H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau launch of Google Gemini Pro Plan for Kenyan Universities and College students
The Government remains committed to empowering talented youth to harness emerging technologies for enhanced learning, supporting innovation and preparing a tech-savvy workforce.
Earlier today, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau officiated the launch of Google Gemini Pro Plan for Kenyan Universities and College students, in a ceremony held in Nairobi.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential part of life by reshaping interactions and work processes. In the education sector, the integration of AI is quite transformative; availing major advancements in personalized learning, supporting virtual learning, administrative effectiveness and fast accessibility for learners.
The CS appreciated that Gemini Google aims to equip the next generation with foundational AI skills to enable them to thrive in studies and prepare for the future workforce.
"This will be imperative in enhancing digital skills, integrating AI in learning and empowering an agile future workforce," he reiterated.
Further noting that the government encourages ethical use of AI and partnering across the board for advancing the digital transformation agenda.
In attendance were Education Lead, Sub- Saharan Africa at Google, Mr. Benson Kinoti, Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead, Eastern Africa at Google, Mr. Michael Murungi, Director of Education at the State Department for Higher Education, Dr. David Watene, Director of ICT at Egerton University, Dr. Moses Thiga, representatives from various Kenyan Universities, students and key stakeholders.