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Graduates urged to embrace AI as new technology takes root

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Mount Kenya University Director of Research and Innovation Dr Jesse Gitaka guides Health DG Dr Patrick Amoth and other ministry officials on a lab tour. [Photo/John Muchucha]

As technology continues to reshape every sphere of life, young graduates have been urged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to national development.

Speaking on Friday during Mount Kenya University's (MKU) graduation ceremony in Thika, Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) chief executive Tony Omwansa emphasised the power of innovation as a key driver of progress.

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