Qhala Trust
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Who We Are

Connecting 100 Million Africans to Digital Tools by 2030

Qhala Trust is the non-profit arm of Qhala Limited — working across the continent to unlock Africa's digital potential.

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Our Research

Explore Publications & Policy Work

Access our latest research papers, reports, and policy briefs shaping Africa's digital governance.

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Convenings

Join the Conversation

Upcoming summits, masterclasses, and roundtables bringing Africa's digital ecosystem together.

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Talent & Training

Build Africa's Digital Workforce

Masterclasses, fellowships, and community programmes for Africa's next generation of digital leaders.

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Our Mission
"To connect 100 million Africans to digital tools, to drive growth, innovation, and inclusion as a leading ecosystem builder in Africa and beyond."
About Qhala Trust
How We Work

Our Four Pillars

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Governance
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Research & Policy

Translating global AI governance principles into practical tools, national strategies, and institutional systems.

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Collaboration
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Convenings

Bringing together governments, researchers, and ecosystem actors to shape Africa's digital agenda together.

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Infrastructure
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Build

Designing and deploying real digital infrastructure and AI systems for African institutions and languages.

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People
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Talent

Investing in builders, researchers, and emerging leaders — creating spaces to grow, connect, and thrive.

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Our Impact

Impact That Moves With Our Mission

Every number below is a step toward connecting 100 million Africans to digital tools.

500+Policymakers & public servants trained
12+Countries reached across Africa
20+Research papers published
5+Digital products & platforms deployed
See Our Work In Motion

Watch Qhala Trust in Action

From policy roundtables to AI masterclasses, see how Qhala Trust is building Africa's digital future — one community, one institution, one product at a time.

Africa AI Village at the India AI Impact Summit Expo

Africa AI Village at the India AI Impact Summit Expo

Our Partners

Trusted by Leading Institutions

We're proud to work alongside organisations shaping the future of Africa's digital ecosystem.

Gates Foundation|
Mastercard Foundation|
UNDP|
Smart Africa|
Luminate|
Apolitical|
Safe Online|
YouVersion|
Biblica|
Africa AI Council|
Daystar University|
Aga Khan University|
Nation Media Group|
KIPPRA|
Amref|
African Nazarene University|
JKUAT|
Distributive / DCP|
NCIC|
African International University|
Upcoming Events

What's on at Qhala Trust

Summits, masterclasses, and policy roundtables shaping Africa's digital future.

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AUG282026
Convening

Digital Health Innovation Forum

Nairobi, Kenya
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SEP152026
Training

Africa AI Policy Masterclass — Cohort 3

Virtual + Accra, Ghana
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OCT042026
Conference

Smart Africa Annual Summit 2026

Kigali, Rwanda
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