Sande Noelyne Nasubo2026-03-102025-11https://repository.mua.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1583Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a central technology in industries across the globe, driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and enabling more sustainable practices. With the increasing urgency to address global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and rising social inequalities, AI presents an opportunity for businesses and governments to make meaningful progress toward sustainability. This article examines the transformative role of AI in sustainability, exploring how AI-driven leadership can shape a sustainable future through innovation. Focusing on sectors such as energy, agriculture, waste management, and social equity, it discusses how AI technologies can drive environmental stewardship, enhance social responsibility, and stimulate economic growth. Additionally, the paper explores the role of visionary leadership in adopting AI-driven strategies that align with sustainability goals while ensuring ethical, transparent, and inclusive AI deployment. By addressing both the opportunities and challenges associated with AI, this article provides a comprehensive overview of AI's role in shaping a sustainable, AI-enabled future.AI-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP: SHAPING SUSTAINABLE FUTURES THROUGH INNOVATIONArticle