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
Co-founder and Patron, Magenta AI|AISEA
Immaculate Odwera
Co-founder and Governance Lead, Magenta AI|AISEA
Mercy M Kyalo
Co-founder and Technical Lead, Magenta AI|AISEA
Waridah Makena
Curriculum Development Lead
Mohamed Elmustafa Hammad
Program Facilitator
Duncan Obunge
Program Facilitator
Advisory
Joshua Landes
Community & Training @ BlueDot Impact
Sunga Mkwezalamba
Attorney | Investor | Board Member
Gergo Gaspar
AI Researcher|Data scientist |Technologist