AI Safety East Africa (AISEA): Empowering East Africa with Safe and Ethical AI

AI Safety East Africa works to empower students and professionals in Eastern Africa and beyond with the technical and governance skills needed to develop safe and beneficial AI systems. Through the AI Safety Fundamentals Curriculum created by BlueDot, we equip individuals to mitigate catastrophic AI risks, ensuring that the region actively shapes its AI future while fostering equity, security, and sustainable growth.

Why AI Safety East Africa?

East Africa is at a pivotal moment in AI adoption, yet it remains primarily a consumer rather than a producer of AI systems. As AI rapidly transforms global economies, the region must proactively shape its AI landscape to ensure safety, equity, and long-term benefits. Without dedicated AI safety efforts, East Africa risks exploitation, job displacement, security threats, exclusion from AI-driven economic growth, and many other catastrophic risks.

With an understanding that the future of safe and governed AI will help in mitigating catastrophic risks, AISEA exists to empower and train (Technical and Governance using the AI Safety Fundamentals Curriculum) students and professionals in East Africa and the International community to develop AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society and that can prevent catastrophic harms caused by AI systems.

Our Programs & Initiatives

At AISEA, we are committed to ensuring that AI serves the people of East Africa, not just as a tool for automation but as a driver of positive transformation. Through our key initiatives, we focus on empowering individuals, businesses, and governments with the knowledge and skills to develop, regulate, and apply AI responsibly.

Training & Capacity Building

AI Safety courses for students, professionals, and policymakers using the globally recognized AI Safety Fundamentals Curriculum.

Community & Mentorship

Supporting AI researchers and practitioners through mentorship programs, collaborative projects, and networking events.

AI Policy & Governance Advocacy

We work with governments, academic institutions, and industry leaders to shape AI regulations and governance frameworks that prioritize ethical AI development, security, and long-term sustainability.

 

Limited offer

Free AI Safety Course

Gain the skills to develop, govern, and implement AI responsibly with an Internationally recognized curriculum crafted by BlueDot Impact. Works on hands on projects, and connect with AI professionals in shaping the fit of Safe AI is East Africa and the globe.

Duration

8 weeks of learning + 4 weeks of project work.

Learning Format

2-hour facilitated discussions in small cohorts.

Who’s it for?

Students, policymakers, and professionals passionate about AI safety.

Mentorship & Community

We offer mentorship to support AI safety researchers.

Accessibility & Regional Focus

Open to in-person sessions in East Africa, with local language support.

Courses Offered

We offer two specialized courses: AI Safety Governance and AI Safety Technical.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 30th August 2025.

Facilitator Requirements

We seek experienced facilitators trained by recognized AI safety bodies.

Course Dates

The course runs from September to end of November .

Meet Our Team

Essa Mohamedali

Essa Mohamedali

Co-founder and Patron, Magenta AI|AISEA

Immaculate Odwera

Immaculate Odwera

Co-founder and Governance Lead, Magenta AI|AISEA

Mercy M Kyalo

Mercy M Kyalo

Co-founder and Technical Lead, Magenta AI|AISEA

Waridah Makena

Waridah Makena

Curriculum Development Lead

Mohamed Elmustafa Hammad

Mohamed Elmustafa Hammad

Program Facilitator

Duncan Obunge

Duncan Obunge

Program Facilitator

Advisory

Joshua Landes

Joshua Landes

Community & Training @ BlueDot Impact

Sunga Mkwezalamba

Sunga Mkwezalamba

Attorney | Investor | Board Member

Gergo Gaspar

Gergo Gaspar

AI Researcher|Data scientist |Technologist