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September 10, 2026
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Kenya moves towards AI policy as new report shows growing capabilities and risks

Kenya moves towards AI policy as new report shows growing capabilities and risks

The report aims to provide policymakers with a shared, evidence-based understanding of AI without making specific policy recommendations...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya is moving towards developing an official Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy following a stakeholder meeting at Daystar University. The discussions centered on the growing capabilities and risks of AI, informed by key findings from the International AI Safety Report 2026.

  • The report reveals AI adoption is happening faster than previous technologies, with at least 700 million people using leading AI systems weekly.
  • Key figures involved include Emmanuel Kata, Secretary of the ICT Security Directorate, and Professor Laban Ayiro, Vice Chancellor of Daystar University, alongside representatives from the British High Commission to Kenya.
  • Kenya's AI policy is currently in the draft validation stage and will undergo public participation after approval by the Principal Secretary and Cabinet Secretary.

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