NAIROBI, Kenya and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Craft Silicon Ltd., a leading global fintech innovator headquartered in Nairobi, and MindHYVE.ai, Inc., a pioneer in agentic artificial intelligence (AGI), announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce ArthurAI™, a next-generation autonomous learning platform, into African markets.

Craft Silicon × MindHYVE.ai: Driving digital skills and financial literacy with ArthurAI™
Craft Silicon × MindHYVE.ai: Driving digital skills and financial literacy with ArthurAI™

This collaboration comes at a critical moment:

  • Over 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030 (World Bank).

  • Yet less than 20% of African workers currently receive formal digital training (IFC).

  • Financial literacy remains below 40% across East Africa, creating barriers to inclusion and resilience (FSD Africa).

By combining Craft Silicon’s footprint in 30+ markets with MindHYVE.ai’s adaptive intelligence technology, the partnership will scale digital skills, financial literacy, and inclusive workforce development.

Transformative Goals

  • Workforce Upskilling: Equip thousands of employees and customers annually with adaptive training in financial literacy, compliance, and digital onboarding.

  • Localized AI Learning: Deliver ArthurAI™ in regional languages, across mobile-first environments, ensuring accessibility for Africa’s 495 million mobile internet users.

  • Scalable Education Impact: Pilot ArthurAI™ with measurable KPIs — targeting 80% training completion rates (vs. the regional average of 30% for e-learning) and a projected 50% reduction in onboarding time for financial services clients.

  • Innovation Pipeline: Co-create industry-specific modules, from SME banking literacy to ride-hailing workforce skilling, embedded directly into Craft Silicon’s ecosystem.

Leadership Perspectives

Kamal Budhabhatti, Chief Executive Officer of Craft Silicon, said:
“Africa’s economic future depends on digitally skilled citizens. Partnering with MindHYVE.ai gives us the unique ability to deploy intelligent, inclusive education at scale — embedding learning into the very services people use daily.”

Bill Faruki, Founder & CEO of MindHYVE.ai, added:
“ArthurAI™ is not another e-learning tool; it is an agentic system that continuously adapts to each learner’s cognitive profile. Early pilots have shown up to 80% faster mastery of concepts and improved retention compared to traditional models. With Craft Silicon, we can bring this transformation to millions across Africa.”

The partnership will launch with a strategic implementation phase, embedding ArthurAI™ across Craft Silicon’s banking, training, and ride-hailing platforms. A joint Steering Committee will track high-value outcomes such as learner engagement, digital onboarding efficiency, and measurable improvements in financial literacy. This phase is designed to deliver tangible outcomes and establish the foundation for large-scale adoption across public-private initiatives, educational systems, and NGO collaborations.

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