Kenyan startups unlock potential through robotics training

Kenyan startups are increasingly harnessing the power of robotics training to unlock new opportunities, driving innovation across multiple sectors. With the government embedding robotics into the National AI Strategy 2025–2030, entrepreneurs are gaining access to advanced skills that enable them to design automation solutions tailored to local challenges. Robotics training programs offered through universities, innovation hubs, and outreach initiatives are equipping founders with practical knowledge in coding, engineering, and AI, fueling a new wave of tech-driven enterprises.
The momentum has been supported by initiatives such as Huawei’s DigiTruck program, which delivers robotics and digital skills to rural communities, and the ITU–Google–will.i.am robotics education initiative, launched in September 2025, which integrates robotics into school curricula. Universities like Mount Kenya University (MKU) have also invested in humanoid robots and modern labs, giving students and entrepreneurs hands-on experience with automation technologies. These efforts are bridging Kenya’s STEM gap, where only 22% of students currently pursue science and technology careers, and ensuring that startups have access to a skilled workforce capable of innovating in agriculture, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.
Industry analysts project Kenya’s robotics market revenue to reach US$23.12 million in 2025, with strong growth expected through 2030. Startups are already applying robotics to automate farming processes, streamline supply chains, and enhance medical services, proving that robotics training is not just an educational reform but a catalyst for entrepreneurship. Experts believe that by embedding robotics into the startup ecosystem, Kenya can accelerate job creation, attract foreign investment, and reinforce its role as East Africa’s innovation hub.