Kenya and MindHYVE.ai Forge Path Toward Ethical and Inclusive AI Governance

Kenya has taken a significant step in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) governance with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MindHYVE.ai, DV8 Infosystems, and the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet). 

The agreement was formalized in Nairobi, underscoring a joint commitment to co-develop Kenya’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy and position the country as a global leader in responsible, sovereign AI development.

The tripartite partnership brings together unique strengths. MindHYVE.ai, a California-based AI firm, is globally recognized for its pioneering work in agentic artificial general intelligence (AGI)—a paradigm that merges decentralized intelligence, ethical alignment, and national-scale adaptability. 

Its integration partner, DV8 Infosystems, specializes in designing and deploying AI systems for government transformation, built on swarm intelligence and real-world multi-agent orchestration. 

KICTANet, Kenya’s leading think tank on ICT policy, will anchor the initiative with its extensive multi-stakeholder networks and expertise in promoting open, rights-based digital ecosystems.

At the core of the MoU is the co-creation of Kenya’s National AI Strategy for 2025–2030. This strategy will go beyond technical frameworks, embedding ethical, regulatory, and participatory components rooted in local context. 

Together, the partners will contribute to a comprehensive policy that reflects Kenya’s constitutional, cultural, and socio-economic values.

A Joint Policy Task Team may be constituted to coordinate stakeholder engagement and interface with government authorities.

“This is not just a policy document,” said Bill Faruki, Founder and CEO of MindHYVE.ai, during the signing ceremony. “It’s a national protocol for intelligence itself. Kenya is not merely responding to global AI trends—it is positioning to set them. We are honored to help architect cognitive infrastructure that is sovereign by design and exponential by nature.”

Dr. Grace Githaiga, CEO of KICTANet, echoed the importance of the moment: “KICTANet views this MoU as a pivotal moment in our national journey toward responsible AI. We are pleased to align with technical partners who recognize the societal weight of this policy work and the urgency of getting it right.”

The agreement also affirms Kenya’s ambition to lead in Africa’s digital transformation by setting a precedent for homegrown, ethically grounded AI governance. 

With this strategic collaboration, Kenya aims to demonstrate that artificial intelligence can be developed in a way that is not only technologically advanced but also socially inclusive and aligned with national priorities.