Qhala Uses Africa AI Week 2025 To Help Embed AI in Classrooms
Qhala Uses Africa AI Week 2025 To Help Embed AI in Classrooms
Empowering educators and students with AI skills
Qhala https://qhala.com/and its partners will lead a week of activities focused on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education systems across Kenya and other African countries.
Dubbed Africa AI Week 2025, the initiative runs from June 17 to 28.
These activities include teacher training programs held in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kilifi, Kisumu, Mt. Kenya, and online. Other sessions will take place in Zambia, Senegal, and Togo. This year’s theme, “AI in My Language, My Classroom, My Future,” calls for inclusive AI literacy across all levels of education.
The initiative targets early childhood through tertiary education. It aims to build long-term capacity and embed responsible, Africa-led AI learning into national school curricula.
“To build a strong talent pipeline, we must start early,” said Berbere Osiro, Project Manager. “We need to equip young minds with the skills and curiosity to shape Africa’s AI-driven future. It’s not about catching up — it’s about leading.”
Bringing AI into the classroom
Africa AI Week 2025 brings together educators, students, policymakers, startups, and curriculum developers. Through panel discussions and live showcases, participants will explore how AI can help shape Africa’s future.
This week, nearly 700 teachers will learn foundational AI skills. All are registered with their national Teachers Service Commissions. They will return to their classrooms as multipliers, helping to scale knowledge across the system.
Qhala Uses Africa AI Week 2025 To Help Embed AI in Classrooms
Innovation hubs across Africa will host:
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Train-the-Trainer sessions for 100+ teachers per region
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Hackathons for children and university students
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AI workshops in both urban and rural areas
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Talks on AI ethics and local applications
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EdTech showcases with African-developed AI tools
“We’re not just discussing AI — we’re training educators, influencing policy, and shaping curricula,” said Dr. Shikoh Gitau, CEO of Qhala. “Africa can’t remain a consumer of global tech. We must be creators of AI solutions rooted in our culture and context.”
Shaping long-term change
Africa AI Week 2025 invites stakeholders to co-create lasting AI learning programs. It encourages contributions to curriculum development, pilot programs, and collaborations with ministries of education.
Importantly, this initiative isn’t a one-time campaign. It reflects Qhala’s long-term strategy to drive education reform across Africa. The team draws inspiration from countries like China, which has already started integrating AI into its education system.
In July, Qhala will host a policy roundtable. Curriculum developers, education ministries, and continental partners will map out how to embed AI into national strategies.
Africa AI Literacy Week 2025 is organized by Qhala, in partnership with Deloitte, People, Age Kenya University, Moto News, and innovation hubs like BongoHive (Zambia) and Galsen AI (Senegal).
