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AI Influencer of the Year

The AI Influencer of the Year is the highest individual honor awarded to a visionary creator, educator, or practitioner who has fundamentally shaped the trajectory of the artificial intelligence ecosystem in Africa. This award recognizes the ultimate trailblazer who has successfully bridged the gap between complex, cutting-edge machine learning technology and practical, everyday real-world utility.

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Betty Mwaura 🇰🇪

Betty Mwaura

ICF certified coach
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Chilufya Theresa Mulenga 🇿🇲

Chilufya Theresa Mulenga

Bridging the gender gap in technology through empowerment and education.
Votes 304
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Dr. Bright Gameli Hodzorli 🇰🇪

Dr. Bright Gameli Hodzorli

Founder of AfricaHackon and a global cybersecurity strategist
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Nyandia Gachago 🇰🇪

Nyandia Gachago

Chartered Marketer
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Winnie Mang'eni 🇹🇿

Winnie Mang'eni

Founded in 2024 by Winnie Mang'eni, Innocent Charles, and Dr. Michael Mollel, the company addresses a major gap in African AI development
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Snehar Shah 🇰🇪

Snehar Shah

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at iXAfrica Data Centre in Nairobi
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Dr. David Kabata 🇰🇪

Dr. David Kabata

Senior Lecturer, Kirinyaga university
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John Kamara

John Kamara

Founder and CEO Adanian Labs & Founder and CEO, AICE at Adanian Labs/AI Centre
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Mohamed Sameer Mukhtar

Mohamed Sameer Mukhtar

Business Coach
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Bashar Gulumbe 🇳🇬

Bashar Gulumbe

Researcher and a Lecturer
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Adam Debba

Adam Debba

CEO & Founder of @qareeb, PhD
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Catherine Njeri 🇰🇪

Catherine Njeri

Co-founder Acre Insights
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Dr Githinji Gitahi

Dr Githinji Gitahi

Group Chief Executive Officer, Amref Health Africa
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Strive Masiyiwa

Strive Masiyiwa

founder Econet Global and Cassava Technologies
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Chaimaa Tarzi 🇲🇦

Chaimaa Tarzi

Connecting Morocco's AI Community Through Research and Education.
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Elvis Warutumo

Elvis Warutumo

Digital Creator
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Linet Kwamboka

Linet Kwamboka

Leading Kenyan computer scientist, data policy expert, and entrepreneur who plays a pivotal role in shaping Africa's artificial intelligence and data governance landscape.
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