AI rollout hidden cost: Ambitions put Kenya’s power grid to the test

Global studies now show that the power needed to run generative AI systems could soon surpass the energy consumed by Bitcoin mining.

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As Kenya accelerates its rollout of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across key sectors like health, education and agriculture, experts are warning that the country’s energy infrastructure may not be ready for the demands of AI-powered data centres.

The government’s AI strategy also targets public service, creative industries, and small businesses—but the physical backbone of this digital transformation hinges on reliable electricity.

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