Michael Michie Appointed Responsible AI Governor

Kenyan technology leader Michael Michie Kamau has been appointed the Responsible AI Governor for Kenya by the Global Council for Responsible AI (GCRAI), adding a Kenyan voice to the global conversation around the governance and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence.

The appointment comes as Kenya moves to strengthen its AI ecosystem through policy, skills development, infrastructure and investment, while organisations across the country increasingly adopt AI tools.

Michie brings more than 14 years of experience spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data privacy, digital transformation and technology policy. He has contributed to the development of Kenya’s AI Policy and the National AI Strategy 2025–2030, particularly in areas including infrastructure, investment and intellectual property.

He is also involved in AI training and awareness programmes for Kenya’s Council of Governors, helping public-sector leaders build a better understanding of AI and its potential applications and risks.

His work extends into international AI safety and evaluation. Michie represents Kenya within the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science, where he works on issues including cybersecurity, prompt injection, multilingual AI models, AI ethics and approaches to evaluating AI systems.

The combination of policy and technical experience is central to his new role. As AI adoption accelerates, responsible AI governance increasingly requires more than high-level principles. Governments and organisations also need the technical capacity to understand how AI systems work, assess their risks and establish appropriate safeguards.

Michie also brings experience in building AI infrastructure. As Founder and CEO of EverseTech, he is working on locally hosted GPU infrastructure, AI-as-a-Service and sovereign AI infrastructure aimed at supporting organisations seeking greater control over their AI workloads and data.

His background also includes technology leadership roles in banking, financial services and the legal sector, giving him experience implementing cybersecurity, cloud and digital transformation solutions in complex organisations.

As an adjunct faculty member at the Kenya School of Government, Michie has contributed to curriculum development for the Regional Centre of Competence for Digital and AI Skilling in the Public Service and trains professionals in areas including AI strategy, digital technology and cybersecurity.

Through the GCRAI role, Michie is expected to bring Kenyan and broader African perspectives into international discussions on AI governance, including issues around infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, skills and access to AI capabilities.

The appointment comes at a time when African countries are increasingly seeking a greater role in shaping global AI standards, ensuring that governance frameworks reflect the continent’s technological realities as well as its growing AI ambitions.