Westend Towers, Westlands, Nairobi info@pauseai.co.ke

About Pause AI Kenya

Building Kenya's movement for safer AI

Pause AI Kenya is a national non-profit dedicated to raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and driving action around the safe, ethical, and responsible development of Artificial Intelligence — working alongside the global Pause AI movement.

We engage policymakers, researchers, students, and the wider public to ensure that AI development in Africa proceeds with adequate safeguards and democratic oversight.

National scope

Active across Kenya's universities and institutions.

Evidence-driven

Policy proposals grounded in current research.

Our Pillars

Four pillars of our work

Awareness & Advocacy

Talks, campaigns, and media engagement to surface AI safety for Kenyan audiences.

Policy Engagement

Working with MPs and regulators on AI safety legislation and oversight frameworks.

Community Building

University chapters, town halls, and partner networks that grow the movement.

Capacity Building

Training researchers and practitioners to contribute to AI safety work.

Our mission

To champion AI safety in Kenya by raising public awareness, engaging policymakers, and building the community infrastructure needed for responsible AI development across Africa.

Our vision

A future where AI systems are aligned with human values, developed with democratic oversight, and deployed in ways that benefit humanity — starting with Kenya leading Africa's AI safety conversation.

Leadership

Meet the team

Seth Momanyi

Executive Director

Gregory Oduor

Director, Finance

Sandra Jepleting

Director, Recruitment & Campaigns

Aluti Peter

Director, Operations

Full team

Championing a safer AI future for Kenya and Africa.

Address

Westend Towers, Westlands, Nairobi

+254 796 917 320

info@pauseai.co.ke

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