Strathmore University announced the establishment of a Quantum and Nuclear Hub within its School of Computing and Engineering Sciences. According to the university’s published description, the hub is structured as a center of excellence in quantum computing, nuclear science, and real-world applications including precision sensing, computing, and communication.
Among its stated objectives, the hub plans to develop modern curricula in quantum and nuclear sciences, establish research collaborations with international institutions, and build skilled workforce capacity through professional certifications and training programs. Research areas listed include quantum machine learning in cybersecurity, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum algorithm development. A PhD project on quantum machine learning for securing Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) through anomaly-based threat detection and post-quantum cryptography is already underway.
Strathmore University, a private institution in Nairobi that operates the @iLabAfrica innovation center, has also integrated quantum modules into its programs. The University of Nairobi has similarly incorporated quantum content into engineering and physics curricula. Both institutions represent the core of Kenya’s emerging quantum education infrastructure.