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Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi

AI and the Future of Work in Africa

A multi-disciplinary effort uniting experts across Africa to explore generative AI’s impact and strategize on creating a dignified work future for all.

People

Researchers

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Jacki O'Neill

Director of Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi

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Girmaw Abebe Tadesse

Principal Research Science Manager

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Matthew Grollnek

Lead, Employability and the Future of Work

Mastercard Foundation

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Anne Makena

Co-Director of the Africa Oxford Initiative

University of Oxford

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Vukosi Marivate

Associate Professor of Computer Science

University of Pretoria

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Wesley Rosslyn-Smith

Professor

University of Pretoria

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Akua Gyekye

Government Affairs Director, Africa

Microsoft

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Selemani Kinyunyu

Government Affairs Lead, Africa

Microsoft

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Barbara Glover

Programme Coordinator, APET

AUDA-NEPAD

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Winnie Karanu

Philanthropies Lead, Sub Saharan Africa

Microsoft

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Najeeb G. Abdulhamid

Researcher

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Catherine Muraga

Managing & Engineering Director, Africa Development Centre

Microsoft

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Lydiah Karanja

Garage Lead, Kenya

Microsoft

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Tabbz Maina

Marketing and Communications Lead, Africa Development Centre

Microsoft

Collaborators

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Mercy Muchai

Software Engineer II

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Stephanie Nyairo

Designer