On December 4-5, 2025, Strathmore University in Nairobi hosted the Africa Quantum Summit: Kenya Edition. The event was organized by QuantumKe, a Kenyan quantum computing initiative, in partnership with the Africa Quantum Consortium (AQC) and Strathmore University, according to a report from CERN’s Open Quantum Institute. The summit covered quantum diplomacy, education, workforce development, industry applications, and research.
QuantumKe serves as Kenya’s community hub for quantum technology collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Strathmore University, which operates the @iLabAfrica innovation center, has established a Quantum and Nuclear Hub within its School of Computing and Engineering Sciences. The hub is structured as a center of excellence in quantum computing, nuclear science, and precision sensing, with stated plans for workforce training, curriculum development, and international research partnerships.
Aligned with the United Nations designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the summit convened researchers, government officials, industry representatives, and students. Discussions addressed how African nations could participate in quantum technology governance and avoid technological dependency in the sector.