As AI technologies continue to gain traction in the legal industry, the implications for training the next generation of advocates are profound. In this article, we explore how AI has disrupted the legal profession, what this means for legal training, and how pupillage programmes can adapt to this new age. This article is a summary of the Training conducted by Mr. Nelson Nkari at the Kenya School of Law’s Virtual Pupil Master’s Workshop on 10th of April, 2025.

In this article, Mr. Nelson Nkari, one of the stakeholders involved in drafting the Kenya National AI Strategy 2025–2030, offers a detailed insider’s perspective on the strategy’s vision, foundational pillars, and implementation framework. Drawing from his direct involvement in the consultation and drafting process, Mr. Nkari breaks down how Kenya plans to position itself as Africa’s leader in ethical, inclusive, and locally grounded AI innovation.