AI Jobs in Kenya (2026)
Kenya, known as "Silicon Savannah," launched its National AI Strategy in 2025 and is a leading VC destination for AI on the African continent. Nairobi is the primary tech hub, with strengths in healthcare AI, agriculture AI, fintech, and a growing community of ML engineers and data scientists.
Last updated: August 17, 2026
Latest AI Jobs in Kenya
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Director of AI and Educational Technology, Global Institute
Chief Learning Officer for AI and Ed Tech
AI Creative Designer
Global Lead, AI for Programmatic Impact
Head of AI Solutions & Engineering - Technology & Innovation
AI Specialist, Global Institute
Lead Engineer - AI Agents
Lead AI Engineer - Financial Inclusion
Data Engineer
Tupande AI Engineering Lead (Fixed-term)
Senior Data Engineer
AI Trainer - Swahili
Lead AI Automation Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer
Head of AI Solutions & Engineering - Technology & Innovation
Agentic Audio Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project
AI Operations Lead
AI LoRA Character Creator
Senior Data Engineer
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Kenya a notable AI market?
Nairobi's "Silicon Savannah" ecosystem includes Google's Africa AI research center, Microsoft's Africa Development Centre, and a thriving startup scene. Kenya launched a National AI Strategy in 2025 and is a leading destination for AI VC funding in Africa.
What AI roles are common in Kenya?
Data science, ML engineering, and applied AI roles are the most common, with strong demand in fintech (M-Pesa ecosystem), healthtech, agriculture AI, and enterprise analytics.
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