# AI rules in 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.

- **Approach:** Voluntary principles
- **Key bodies:** Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, Senate of Kenya
- **Strategy:** [Kenya National AI Strategy 2025-2030](https://ict.go.ke/ict-ministry-set-launch-national-artificial-intelligence-strategy-2025-2030) (2025)
- **Last reviewed:** 4 Oct 2026

## Rules (2)
- [Kenya AI Bill](https://wheresthe.ai/rule/ke-artificial-intelligence-bill-2026/index.md): Proposed, Bill. 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.
- [Kenya National AI Strategy](https://wheresthe.ai/rule/ke-national-ai-strategy-2025-2030/index.md): In force, Strategy, effective 27 Mar 2025. National strategy for AI infrastructure, data, skills and ethical governance with priority sectors including agriculture, health and education. Non-binding.

## Programmes and facts
- Kenya is a member of the International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science

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