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September 21, 2026
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Ruto urges world to centre the United Nations in AI governance

Ruto urges world to centre the United Nations in AI governance

In July this year, Kenya launched a nationwide public participation exercise on its draft AI policy...

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President William Ruto is urging the United Nations to lead global governance of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing that the rules for the "intelligence era" should not be dictated by a select few.

  • President Ruto advocates for AI governance to be "globally shaped, not globally imposed," ensuring those affected have a say.
  • He is co-founding the AI Middle Powers (AIM) Initiative with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb to help middle-power nations collaborate on AI capabilities.
  • Kenya has launched a nationwide public participation exercise on its draft AI policy, focusing on digital infrastructure, data and AI governance, and research and innovation.

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