NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Kenya Private Sector Alliance has partnered with Factorial HR to support adoption of artificial intelligence in human resource management across Kenyan businesses.
The partnership aims to help companies improve productivity and reduce operational costs by digitising HR processes.
The initiative will be supported through Factorial’s $10 million AI Acceleration Fund, which will cover up to 50 percent of the cost of implementing the company’s AI-powered HR tools.
Speaking during a KEPSA members’ breakfast meeting, Mary Ngecha said businesses are under pressure to manage rising costs while remaining competitive.
She noted that companies need to adopt technology to improve workforce management and productivity.
According to the World Bank, small and medium-sized enterprises account for more than 80 percent of employment in Kenya and contribute nearly 40 percent of the country’s GDP.
Factorial’s HR platform is designed for organisations with between 20 and 2,000 employees and includes tools for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll, expense tracking and compliance.
The company said it has established a Nairobi office that will serve as its regional hub for East Africa.
Francesc Rul·lan said many Kenyan organisations still struggle with fragmented processes that affect efficiency and competitiveness.
The partnership comes amid growing interest among businesses in using AI tools to automate operations and improve productivity.
