Kenya launches pioneer AI Creators Academy to empower digital storytellers

POSH I.T, in collaboration with the AI-powered creative education platform ArtsEnvoy.ai, has announced the Kenya edition of the Africa AI Creators Academy.

This is a pilot program designed to equip Kenyan artists, content creators, educators, and digital entrepreneurs with cutting-edge skills in creative artificial intelligence (AI).

Slated to begin on June 30, 2025, the one-month immersive program offers Kenyan youth access to over 100 AI-powered tools - including video generators, scriptwriters, music makers, and art creation platforms - along with expert-led training sessions, peer learning, and a final creative showcase.

The Kenya edition is part of a pan-African initiative aiming to democratize access to the AI economy through culturally relevant, story-first training.

ArtsEnvoy.ai provides an all-in-one solution tailored for creatives, spanning skills like building a short film, designing a social campaign, or crafting a poetry book, students can ideate, create, edit, and export - all in one platform.

“This isn’t just a course. It’s a movement to unlock the creative and economic potential of AI for Kenyan youth,” said Oscar Mwai, Founder of POSH I.T.

“We’re proud to pilot it right here in Kenya where digital innovation meets storytelling.”

Emmy-winning filmmaker, Lisa Russell, the founder and CEO of ArtsEnvoy.ai, added: “As a filmmaker and AI artist myself, I’ve seen firsthand how creative AI can open doors - not just to technology, but to self-expression, entrepreneurship, and impact.”

“This is about building local talent for global influence.”

The Academy seeks to help shift the power of the creative economy away from traditional gatekeepers.

The Kenya cohort will include over 30 short video modules, weekly live sessions with mentor, Lisa Russell, and over 5,000 AI credits per student to experiment and build their portfolios.

The program is open to filmmakers, designers, musicians, poets, educators, and creators of all backgrounds who want to learn how to use AI ethically and creatively.

Applications are now open for students across Kenya and a limited number of scholarships are available to ensure equitable access.