Target to Reach 20,000 East Africans Through AI Skilling Programmes

TLDR

• The East African Community (EAC) and the government of Germany launched the second edition of the EAC Artificial Intelligence Challenge (AI4EAC) in Arusha.
• The initiative aims to reach 20,000 East Africans through AI skilling programmes across all Partner States.
• The challenge offers a total of 50,000 US dollars in prize funding for teams developing AI-powered innovations targeting key sectors in East Africa.
• The Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Aguer Ariik, emphasized the goal of positioning young East Africans as creators of transformative technologies.
• The initiative is part of the EAC AI Alliance, which includes governments, private sector actors, and research institutions to foster a sustainable AI ecosystem.