Responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of drone technology to deliver essential medical supplies in rural Kenya are at the heart of Canada’s expanding partnership with the East African country.
The commitment follows a high-level visit by the Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, which concluded on Thursday.
Sarai announced a total of C$11.75 million in new humanitarian assistance and development funding for the region.
Major projects are currently underway in Kenya in partnership with the International Development Research Centre to which Canada has provided approximately $3 million.
These initiatives focus on using drone technology for medical deliveries, supporting responsible AI policy research, and bringing reliable, clean energy to primary health-care facilities.
Canada and Kenya share a deep and growing partnership rooted in humanitarian leadership and economic cooperation, says Sarai.
He notes that these projects also aim to expand economic opportunities for women and youth while increasing access to clean-cooking solutions in climate-fragile communities.
In the 2023/24 financial year, Canada disbursed $107 million of international assistance funding to Kenya. This makes the country the ninth-largest recipient of Canadian assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Trade between Canada and African countries reached $15.1 billion in 2024, marking an increase of nearly 30% over five years.
This commercial growth is supported by the Canada Africa Strategy, which was launched in March 2025 to bolster the continent’s economic prosperity, global health, and security.
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