Kenya has unveiled the Digi-AI Bus, a mobile digital classroom designed to provide computer science, coding, and artificial intelligence (AI) training to learners from underserved communities.
The initiative is a collaboration between Kings Rugby Development Academy (KRDA), Atlas Foundation, Code Yangu, and Konza Technopolis, aimed at equipping young people with future-ready digital skills while expanding access to education, mentorship, and technology-driven opportunities.
Speaking at the launch held at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, Chief Manager for Business Development and Innovation at Konza Technopolis, Josephine Ndambuki, highlighted the urgency of preparing Kenya’s youth for careers increasingly shaped by technological disruption.
"Kenya is a youthful country, with over 80 per cent of its population under the age of 35. As the world moves toward an AI-driven future, we must ensure our young people are equipped with the skills to compete and thrive," she said.
Ndambuki also revealed plans to roll out 1,450 digital hubs nationwide to serve as learning and work centres, while opening Konza’s facilities to students to explore innovation, emerging technologies, and the future of work.
She added, "Creativity begins early. If children are exposed to technology at a young age, they can imagine, innovate, and become the next generation of problem-solvers."
Peter Scott, CEO of Atlas Foundation, described the Digi-AI Bus as a strategic investment in vulnerable communities, including informal settlements like Kibera. He emphasised that digital skills are essential for employability, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience.
Asha Makana, a trainer at Code Yangu, stressed the importance of building a strong computer science foundation early, noting that some Grade 9 learners in Nairobi use a computer for the first time.
She said the Digi-AI Bus will stabilise training delivery, expand outreach, and reduce logistical challenges for educators in remote or low-resource areas.
Stuart McGreevy, Executive Chairman of Kings Rugby Development, revealed that the Digi-AI Bus is part of a broader Sh387 million nationwide plan to deploy mobile digital classrooms across Kenya, bringing technology education directly to communities that need it most.
The initiative aligns with the government’s Digital Super Highway initiative, which seeks to expand access to digital opportunities, enhance service delivery, and prepare Kenyans for a globally competitive workforce.
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