Building a Safe and Ethical AI Future for East Africa
Who We Are
AI Safety East Africa (AISEA) is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to equipping students, professionals, and policymakers with the technical knowledge and governance expertise required to develop, regulate, and implement safe, ethical, and inclusive AI systems.
As AI rapidly transforms economies and societies, East Africa remains largely a consumer rather than a producer of AI technologies. AISEA seeks to change this by empowering local talent and shaping policies that ensure AI benefits everyone.
Our Mission
AISEA aims to build AI capacity in East Africa by equipping students, professionals, and policymakers with the knowledge and skills to develop safe and responsible AI systems through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on learning.
Our Vision
To establish a thriving AI ecosystem in East Africa where collaboration with local and international AI communities fosters innovation, ethical AI development, and responsible governance, ensuring inclusive and sustainable AI growth.
Our Core Focus Areas
We work across four key areas to shape AI’s impact in East Africa:
Training & Capacity Building
Delivering AI safety education using the globally recognized AI Safety Fundamentals Curriculum to equip students, professionals, and policymakers with practical knowledge.
AI Policy & Governance Advocacy
Partnering with governments, academic institutions, and private sector leaders to influence AI regulations, ethical guidelines, and long-term safety measures in East Africa.
Community & Mentorship
Creating a network of AI practitioners, researchers, and policymakers through mentorship programs, collaborative projects, and thought leadership initiatives.
Country Leads
Quency Otieno
Governance Representative , Kenya
Betty W Kyalo
Technical Representative , Kenya
Cynthia Marie Abijuru
Technical Representative,Rwanda
Muhammad Aliyu
Governance Representative,Rwanda
Gideon Abako
Governance Representative , Uganda
Narcisse Mbunzama
Governance Representative,Congo
Danait Girma
Technical Representative , Ethiopia
Birhane Guesh
Governance Representative , Ethiopia