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Kenya

Kenya relies on its 2025-2030 National AI Strategy and Data Protection Act; an EU-style AI Bill 2026 has been published in the Senate but not enacted.

Voluntary principlesApproach
2Rules tracked
0Binding and in force
0Upcoming deadlines

In force (1)

  • Kenya National AI Strategy
    StrategyMinistry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE)Non-binding

    National strategy for AI infrastructure, data, skills and ethical governance with priority sectors including agriculture, health and education. Non-binding.

    In forceEffective 27 Mar 2025

Proposed or in consultation (1)

  • Kenya AI Bill
    BillSenate of Kenya (sponsored by Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu)Non-bindingPartly confirmed

    Private member's bill proposing an EU-style four-tier risk framework, an Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner with inspection and fining powers, a public register of high-risk systems, disclosure duties for all providers and deployers, and offences including non-consensual deepfakes. It would need passage by both Houses and presidential assent.

    ProposedProposed 17 Mar 2026

What the rules require

Obligation types found across Kenya's instruments. Filled dot: imposed by a binding instrument. Ring: guidance only.

Risk classificationKenya AI Bill
Prohibited usesKenya AI Bill
Transparency to usersKenya AI Bill
Labelling AI contentKenya AI Bill
Registration or filingKenya AI Bill
Impact assessmentKenya AI Bill
PenaltiesKenya AI Bill

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