Report reveals Kenya’s progress in robotics training

A new report has revealed Kenya’s progress in robotics training, underscoring the country’s growing investment in digital skills and innovation. The findings highlight how robotics education is being integrated into schools, universities, and innovation hubs, preparing young people for the demands of automation-driven industries. This effort is part of Kenya’s broader Digital Economy Blueprint 2025, which prioritizes STEM education and advanced technology adoption.
The report points to initiatives such as Huawei’s DigiTruck program, which delivers robotics and coding lessons to underserved communities, and NaiAiLab, a local platform dedicated to exposing youth to AI and robotics. International collaborations, including the ITU–Google–will.i.am initiative launched in September 2025, are embedding robotics into school curricula and extracurricular programs. These efforts are bridging Kenya’s STEM gap, where only 22% of students currently pursue science and technology careers.
Market data also reflects Kenya’s progress. According to Statista’s Robotics Market Forecast (2025), Kenya’s robotics market revenue is projected to reach US$23.12 million in 2025, with service robotics dominating at US$22.52 million. The market is expected to grow at a 9.98% annual rate (CAGR 2025–2030), reaching US$37.20 million by 2030. Analysts argue that this growth demonstrates rising demand for robotics solutions in agriculture, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing, where startups are applying automation to improve efficiency.
Looking ahead, Kenya plans to embed AI-powered robotics, blockchain-based automation, and smart infrastructure into its national development agenda. Officials believe that by investing in robotics training today, Kenya can accelerate job creation, attract foreign investment, and reinforce its role as East Africa’s technology leader.