Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainability are emerging as two of the most influential forces shaping Kenya's cloud landscape. PwC's 2025 Cloud Business Survey reveals that 90% of organisations have increased cloud usage to support AI and machine learning requirements, and half are already piloting or deploying Agentic AI, signalling a rapid shift from experimentation to business adoption. At the same time, sustainability has become a key cloud investment criterion, with nearly half of Kenyan organisations identifying it as a leading driver of cloud adoption, significantly ahead of their Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) counterparts.
The report explores how organisations are balancing growing technology investments with the need for stronger governance, security and skills development. It highlights the opportunities and challenges associated with scaling AI, embedding sustainability into technology strategies, and building the cloud maturity needed to unlock long-term business value.
Drawing on insights from Kenyan business and technology leaders and benchmarked against EMEA trends, the publication provides practical perspectives for leaders seeking to harness AI-driven growth, meet sustainability objectives, and transform cloud investments into a competitive advantage.
The findings also reveal that while cloud adoption momentum remains strong, many organisations are still in the early stages of cloud maturity. As AI-driven workloads, regulatory expectations and sustainability commitments continue to evolve, businesses that strengthen governance, optimise cloud spending, and invest in the right skills and operating models will be best positioned to capture value from the next phase of Kenya's digital transformation.
