Charles Murito - Africa in the Age of AI

Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction — it’s already reshaping how we learn, heal, farm, and tell stories. In this episode Somoina Kimojino, Kenyan media and radio veteran, steps in to host while Waweru Njoroge and Ndu Okoh are on assignment. She sits down with Charles Murito, Google’s Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Government Affairs & Public Policy, and Interim Country Director, to explore what AI means for Africa.

From healthcare gaps to personalised education, food security to digital infrastructure, Murito shows how AI can drive transformation — but also warns of risks around security, jobs, and data. Together, they unpack Africa’s readiness: policy frameworks, connectivity, and the urgent need to skill the next generation.

The conversation asks: will Africa simply consume imported AI, or can it localise, innovate, and lead in the multipolar digital future?If this dialogue shifts how you think about AI’s role on the continent, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more perspectives told through an African lens.

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