The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has partnered with the Ragati Chehe Mountain Bongo Conservation Trust to establish a critical 15-year refuge for the critically endangered Mountain Bongo in Nyeri County.

• A 63-acre section of the Ragati-Chehe forest will be managed by the trust to develop conservation facilities.
• Key organizations involved include the Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust, Mount Kenya Trust, Mara Elephant Project, and the Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo.
• This initiative aims to create a secure environment for the species, of which fewer than 80 individuals are believed to remain in the wild.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in Kenya has introduced instant fines for traffic violations, a move expected to curb fraudulent motor insurance claims and improve road safety.

• The initiative aims to create consistent and reliable data on driver behavior, which could lead to more accurate risk assessment for insurers.
• Christine Gikunda, Principal Officer at EIRS, believes digital enforcement will help insurers understand risk trends before accidents occur.
• This new system could potentially lead to lower insurance premiums for safer drivers by enabling data-driven risk pricing.

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has introduced a bill proposing the establishment of an Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner to regulate AI use in Kenya.

• Penalties for non-compliance could include a fine of up to Sh5 million or a jail term of up to two years.
• The proposed Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, aims to address the growing adoption of AI without a clear regulatory framework.
• The Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner would be empowered to inspect AI systems, summon individuals, and access data, with an advisory committee providing support.