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Kenya AI Regulation

In progress

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 Sources

Kenya AI Strategy (Draft)View
Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital EconomyView

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Last updated: 22/03/2026