Tech leaders discuss Kenya’s role in robotics training

Leading voices in Kenya’s technology sector gathered this week to discuss the country’s growing role in robotics training and its potential to transform the economy. At the forum, experts emphasized that Kenya’s youthful population, expanding internet penetration, and supportive government policies make it well-positioned to lead Africa in robotics education. The discussions highlighted how robotics training is no longer a futuristic concept but a practical necessity for industries preparing for automation and AI-driven solutions.
Speakers pointed to ongoing initiatives such as Mount Kenya University’s launch of the Walker E humanoid robot, which provides students with hands-on robotics experience, and Huawei’s DigiTruck program, which delivers robotics and coding lessons to rural communities. International collaborations, including the ITU–Google–will.i.am robotics education initiative (September 2025), were also praised for embedding robotics into school curricula. These programs are helping bridge Kenya’s STEM gap, where only 22% of students currently pursue science and technology careers, by making robotics training accessible to learners across both urban and rural areas.
Industry analysts at the forum noted that Kenya’s robotics market revenue is projected to reach US$23.12 million in 2025, with strong growth expected through 2030. Startups in agriculture, healthcare, and logistics are already applying robotics to automate processes, improve efficiency, and scale operations. Tech leaders argued that prioritizing robotics training will accelerate entrepreneurship, attract foreign investment, and reinforce Kenya’s role as East Africa’s innovation hub.