Education stakeholders are calling on the government to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a formal subject in secondary schools, arguing that learners must be equipped with skills to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. They say the rapid advancement of AI is already transforming industries and economies worldwide, and Kenya must keep pace.
Speaking recently during a mentorship session with parents, teachers and academic stakeholders, Pioneer School Director, Dr. Peter Munga said the school has positioned itself at the forefront of this push, becoming one of the first institutions to offer AI training.
Dr. Munga, said the institution has consistently introduced innovative programmes that prepare students with practical skills for today’s changing world.
During the event, 13 students received globally certified AI certificates after scoring above 70 per cent. Microsoft Engineer Chege Warigia, who teaches the course, said students are introduced to coding, data and problem-solving, and have already invented an app to help them revise science subjects.
“We credit the success to hands-on learning and mentorship. The future of these students is promising because they now have basic AI knowledge they can use in the job market,” he said.
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Deputy Principal Simon Kung’u noted that Pioneer has rolled out AI courses for Form Three and Form Four learners, stressing that students are “not waiting for the future, they are building it now.” He also urged parents to play their role in curbing examination malpractice, warning that integrity during national exams remains a growing concern.
Stakeholders at the mentorship session argued that marine, AI and medical health courses should be introduced at an early age to give learners a competitive edge. They said the combination of technology and practical training would open international opportunities and strengthen Kenya’s workforce.
Across Murang’a County, schools are racing to match the artificial intelligence wave, with administrators acknowledging that AI now drives everything from mobile apps to robotics. Career opportunities for specialists are expanding rapidly, spanning coding, business and creative industries.
Dr. Munga emphasized that Pioneer’s approach is about preparing students for a technology-driven future. “AI is not the only innovative course offered here, but it is among the most transformative. We want our learners to graduate with skills that matter globally,” he said.
By Boniface Gikandi
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