Current position
Overview
The Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Kenyan Senate by nominated Senator Karen Nyamu on 17 March 2026.
The Bill proposes the Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner as primary regulator, a risk-based classification framework aligned with the EU AI Act, regulatory sandboxes, and penalties including fines of up to KES 5 million and imprisonment of up to two years for offences including deployment of prohibited systems and creation of harmful deepfakes without consent. No AI law has been enacted.
Key legislation & sources
Kenya AI Strategy (Draft)
Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy
Regulatory developments
Latest updates
Latest event import:
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consultation closed
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft Guidance Note on Artificial Intelligence
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consultation closed
Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy closes consultation on draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and other Emerging Technologies Policy, 2026
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announcement
National AI Strategy 2025-2030 Implementation Roadmap was released
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On 31 December 2025, the Central Government announced the Kenya National AI Strategy 2025-2030 Implementation Roadmap to guide the national digital transformation agenda. The strategy outlines 5 strategic priorities aimed at establishing the country as a leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) development in Africa by 2030. Key actions include building advanced digital infrastructure, such as intelligent data centres and 5G networks, and creating a secure national dataset and Large Language Model (LLM) ecosystem. The strategy prioritises the integration of AI into sectors including agriculture, healthcare, and public administration to enhance service delivery and socio-economic value. Additionally, the plan establishes a framework for agile governance, ethical oversight, and international collaboration to foster a sustainable and inclusive AI innovation ecosystem.
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Communications Authority's industry guidelines for child online protection and safety in Kenya enter into force
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On 29 October 2025, the Communications Authority of Kenya’s (CA) Industry Guidelines for Child Online Protection and Safety enter into force. The guidelines are founded on several principles, with a primary focus on safeguarding children’s rights to access information and ensuring the safe use of ICT products. They underscore the collective responsibility of all stakeholders in the internet ecosystem to promote child protection. Service providers are required to publish corporate policies aligning with child online protection objectives. This involves deploying age-verification mechanisms, enhancing default privacy settings, and committing to transparency in content management. Additionally, there is a call for the development of child-focused products and services, encouraging creative and educational engagement online. Furthermore, all ICT service providers must align with local and international laws against Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and maintain robust information security practices. The guidelines also outline specific responsibilities for broadcasters, application service providers, and hardware manufacturers to support these measures.
law
President signed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 including content moderation regulation
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On 15 October 2025, the President of Kenya signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025. The amendment modifies Section 6 of the principal Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, granting the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) explicit authority to issue directives requiring the blocking of websites or applications within Kenya. Specifically, the Act gives courts the power to order the removal of digital content and the closing of computer systems in connection with a person who has been convicted of illegal activities, including child sexual abuse material, terrorism, or extreme religious and cultic practices. Further, authorised persons may apply to a court requesting a removal or deactivation order where they suspect that a computer system or website is used to promote such material. The Act also broadens the scope of cyber harassment to include conduct likely to cause suicide and extends the definition of phishing to cover fraudulent calls. The Act enters into force on 4 November 2025.
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