Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Solving Real World Problems
Our Research Areas
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND CONSERVATION
At DSAIL, we use advanced data acquisition and analysis methods
alongside traditional conservation techniques to monitor ecosystems and support
conservation decisions.
HEALTH
Access to adequate healthcare is essential, and AI offers potential to improve care in underserved areas. We are currently working on automated screening for Rheumatic Heart Disease and using computer vision to monitor Orthopedic patients collaborating closely with medical professionals.
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is a key income and food security source for many African households, climate change has recently disrupted yields due to unpredictable weather. To address this, we are working on crop yield prediction and weather forecasting projects, as well as intiatives that utilize IoT.
NOVEL MACHINE LEARNING METHODS
We are developing advanced machine learning methods to address challenges in environmental conservation, health and agriculture focusing on probabilistic models like Gaussian processes, Graph Neural Networks and Large Language Models.
Our vision
To be a leading data science and artificial intelligence centre excelling in research and problem solving.
Our mission
To provide an enabling environment for researchers and practitioners in the field of data science and artificial intelligence that fosters the development of solutions to problems in our local context.
Our Work in Action
About DSAIL
This video highlights the work done at DSAIL.
Prof. Ciira Maina: AI for Biodiversity
Our efforts in AI-based approaches for biodiversity monitoring and conservation in Kenya.
Gabriel Kiarie: Developing Low-Cost, OSHW for Ecosystems Monitoring in the African Context
We are actively developing sensors for environmental data collection in Africa to address the challenge of insufficient data in the African context.
LATEST FROM THE LAB
AfriLang AI Conference 2025
Exploring how AI can be integrated to preserve and promote African languages through expert insights and research...
Space Summer Camp 2025
A humbling privilege of representing Kenya at the Space Summer Camp 2025 in Hangzhou, sharing social and practical insights...
IndabaX Kenya AI Summit
Highlighting responsible AI and ethical use in political and democratic processes under the theme Akili Unde Katika Siasa...
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