The Government of Kenya has reminded members of the public that today, August 4, 2026, is the deadline for submitting comments on the Draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy. The public participation exercise is being led by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy through the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy.
The draft policy seeks to establish a national framework for the governance, development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in Kenya. It also aims to promote innovation, strengthen infrastructure and human capital, support sustainable development, and enhance Kenya’s economic resilience and strategic autonomy.
Among other things, the draft policy covers:
- Research, innovation and commercialization.
- AI applications across different sectors.
- Capacity and human capital development.
- Governance, legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Data ecosystem management.
- Ethics, safety, security and inclusion.
- Infrastructure and digital readiness.
- Sovereignty and strategic autonomy.
- Implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
The policy also proposes a risk-based approach to AI governance and outlines objectives that include strengthening Kenya’s AI ecosystem, promoting responsible AI adoption, building AI skills, improving digital infrastructure, supporting innovation, and positioning Kenya as a regional leader in AI governance.
Interested individuals, businesses, researchers, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments through the channels provided by the Ministry before the close of the public participation exercise today.
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