Safaricom Ksh.64 Billion AI Investment: Powering East Africa’s Digital Future

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At the Connected Africa Summit 2025, Safaricom unveiled a  plan to invest over Ksh.64, Billion ($500 million) in AI infrastructure across East Africa over the next three years. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity, build a robust and scalable AI ecosystem, and position the region as a global player in the digital economy.

Cynthia Kropac, Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, emphasized that this investment will “transcend traditional connectivity” by enabling advanced digital services and fueling innovation across all sectors. “Africa has an opportunity to define its own AI destiny,” Kropac stated, highlighting the need for the continent to move beyond being a passive consumer of AI technologies. “While global AI development has largely been concentrated in the West and parts of Asia, Africa must now become an active creator and steward of its digital future.”

Safaricom is already laying the groundwork for this transformation. The company has trained 5,000 employees in AI fundamentals, equipping them to drive an intelligent economy. “The time is ripe for the region to build its own AI frameworks,” Kropac added, underscoring Safaricom’s commitment to fostering innovation and delivering seamless, intelligent, and inclusive digital experiences.

This investment aligns with Safaricom’s broader mission to drive socio-economic growth and empower communities across Africa. By combining cutting-edge connectivity, strategic partnerships, and the transformative power of AI, the company is poised to play a central role in shaping a digitally inclusive and innovative future for the continent.

The Connected Africa Summit 2025, where this announcement was made, serves as a platform to advance Africa’s pursuit of a digitally interconnected and innovative ecosystem. Safaricom’s bold move signals a pivotal step toward unlocking the region’s potential and redefining its place in the global digital landscape.

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