Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has urged for robust parliamentary oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya, emphasizing the need for safeguards to protect citizens' rights amidst rapid technological adoption.

• Parliament must ensure AI development and deployment do not outpace existing laws and institutions designed to protect Kenyans.
• Key stakeholders, including the National Assembly's Communications, Information and Innovation Committee, the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST), and the ICT Authority, are actively discussing responsible AI governance.
• Concerns raised include potential biases in AI systems, the impact on employment, and the fundamental alteration of privacy and data protection debates, highlighting the tension between Kenya's ambition as a tech hub and safeguarding human dignity and rights.