About IndabaX Kenya
Building Kenya’s AI and machine learning community, one event at a time.
Our Mission
To democratise access to world-class AI education and research opportunities for Kenyan and East African communities — bridging the gap between global advances in machine learning and local talent, ensuring that Kenya contributes to and benefits from the AI revolution.
Our Vision
A vibrant, self-sustaining AI ecosystem in Kenya where local researchers lead globally impactful work, where every aspiring ML practitioner has a pathway to excellence, and where Kenya's rich diversity of perspectives strengthens the quality and ethics of AI systems worldwide.
What We Do
IndabaX Kenya runs programmes across four pillars that together advance the AI ecosystem in Kenya.
Research
We support machine learning research through paper submission tracks, blind peer review, and showcasing original work from Kenyan researchers at our annual symposium.
Education
From beginner workshops to advanced deep learning tutorials, we design learning experiences that meet participants where they are and help them grow.
Networking
Our events create a vibrant space for researchers, students, industry practitioners, and policymakers to connect and collaborate on AI initiatives across Kenya.
Community
We nurture an inclusive, pan-African AI community by partnering with universities, NGOs, and industry partners to ensure AI development reflects African realities.
Our Journey
From Strathmore University in 2022 to KEMRI in 2026 — here is how IndabaX Kenya has grown.
IndabaX Kenya 2022 — Strathmore University
Hosted at Strathmore University in Nairobi, bringing the Kenyan AI community together for talks, hands-on sessions, and a hackathon.
IndabaX Kenya 2024 — Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
DeKUT in Nyeri hosted the summit under the theme "Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence", bringing together about 150 participants on-site and a further 100 online.
IndabaX Kenya 2025 — Maseno University
The Maseno University AI Summit delivered three days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and showcases with 20+ speakers from industry and academia.
IndabaX Kenya 2026 — KEMRI
The summit heads to the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Headquarters in Nairobi from 21st to 23rd July 2026, under the theme "AI in Health" — with a record 626 attendee applications received.
Meet the Team
IndabaX Kenya is run by a passionate group of volunteers dedicated to growing Kenya's AI community.
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Chapter Lead
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Research Lead
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Events Coordinator
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Communications
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Partnerships
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Education Lead
Full team profiles coming soon. Want to join the team? Get in touch.
Be part of the movement
Whether you are a student, researcher, practitioner, or simply curious about AI — IndabaX Kenya has a place for you. Attend an event, submit a paper, or volunteer with our team.