10th November 2025 Eldoret, Kenya Dr. Gibson Kimutai presented the AIR4LIFE environmental and air-pollution monitoring model at the Kenya Software & AI Summit 2025, held from November 10 to 12, 2025, at the Moi University Annex Campus in Eldoret. The summit brought together some of the most influential leaders shaping Kenya’s digital future, offering an ideal platform for AIR4LIFE to gain visibility among decision-makers, industry experts, and technology innovators.
The Kenya Software & AI Summit is Kenya’s flagship event for digital transformation, national software development, and artificial intelligence. It features exhibitions, panel discussions, workshops, and innovation showcases, and serves as a meeting point for policymakers, developers, researchers, and international partners.
Distinguished Guests in Attendance
The 2025 summit was graced by a wide range of high-level dignitaries and national leaders, including:
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Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary
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Hon. William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy
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Eng. John Tanui, Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT & the Digital Economy
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H.E. Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, Governor of Uasin Gishu County
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H.E Irungu Kangata, Governor, Muranga County
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Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, Acting Vice-Chancellor, Moi University
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Mr. John Omo, Secretary-General, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
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Ms. Immaculate Kassait, Data Protection Commissioner of Kenya
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Senior representatives from the ICT Authority, industry CEOs, innovation hubs, development partners, and diplomatic missions
Their involvement underscored the summit’s importance for Kenya’s national strategy to position itself as a regional leader in software innovation, AI development, and data-driven governance.
AIR4LIFE: Bringing Environmental Intelligence Into the Digital Economy
During the summit’s innovation showcase, Dr. Kimutai presented AIR4LIFE, an emerging solution that integrates:
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Low-cost IoT air-quality sensors
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Data-driven environmental analytics
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Digital public-health applications
AIR4LIFE aims to improve the monitoring of pollutants and support evidence-based health interventions—particularly in regions facing rapid urban growth and increasingly complex environmental challenges.
The model attracted interest from government officials, researchers, and technology firms exploring new ways to incorporate environmental intelligence into Kenya’s expanding digital ecosystem.
Strategic Impact of the Presentation
Dr. Kimutai’s participation created new opportunities for:
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Partnerships with governmental departments involved in environmental management, digital transformation, and public health
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Collaborations with local and international technology companies
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Potential county-level pilot deployments of AIR4LIFE sensors and data platforms
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Cross-university research links, especially between Moi University and global partners
The summit’s high-level audience significantly amplified the relevance of AIR4LIFE, positioning it as a promising model for integrating environmental data with Kenya’s digital-innovation agenda.
Looking Ahead
Insights and connections from the summit will guide AIR4LIFE’s next steps, including refining the model, expanding sensor deployments, and exploring capacity-building opportunities for students and early-career researchers. With rising interest in AI-supported environmental health, AIR4LIFE is well-placed to contribute to Kenya’s broader vision of becoming a digitally empowered, sustainable, and innovation-driven society.
Further updates on partnership developments and pilot activities will be shared over the coming months.