Government to include AI tools like Chatgpt in school curriculum
Speaking while responding to questions from Senators, Kabogo said the government had already partnered with the European Union (EU) to develop a comprehensive policy on AI adoption.
Learners will soon start interacting with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the classroom as the government moves to integrate the technology into the school curriculum.
ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said the Ministry is working closely with the Communications Authority to ensure that AI platforms, including Chatgpt, are introduced in a structured and policy-guided manner as part of the country’s digital transformation agenda.
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Speaking while responding to questions from Senators, Kabogo said the government had already partnered with the European Union (EU) to develop a comprehensive policy on AI adoption.
“The government has launched the Artificial Intelligence strategy jointly with the European Union. We are coming up with a policy which will be incorporated in learning in schools to ensure that our country is not left behind,” Kabogo said.
He was responding to Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa, who had sought to know whether the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) was working with the Ministry of Education and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to incorporate AI into the school curriculum.
Kabogo assured the Senate that his Ministry was working towards equipping learners with relevant skills to navigate emerging technologies. He noted that AI tools such as Chatgpt are already part of daily interactions and should be introduced to learners in a guided manner.
“Chatgpt is now being used daily by various actors, and it is important for Kenyan children to be well-equipped. Has the Ministry taken up this matter and what is the status?” Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka posed.
In response, Kabogo affirmed that plans were underway to include such platforms in the curriculum, with the collaboration of relevant government bodies.
Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi asked the Cabinet Secretary to explain how the Universal Service Fund (USF) has been utilised in the last five years, particularly in enhancing digital inclusion.
Kabogo said the government is rolling out an ambitious plan to expand the country’s digital infrastructure by connecting 100,000 kilometres of fibre optic network across Kenya.
“Our target is to ensure that the entire country has high-speed internet connectivity,” he said.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah also raised concerns about internet access in remote areas and asked whether the government was considering the use of satellite technology to achieve universal connectivity.
Kabogo confirmed that his Ministry was exploring all available technologies to ensure that no part of the country is left behind in digital access.
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