Kenya Set To Implement AI Regulations Under New Strategic Plan

The government announces plan to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya amid increasing use.

This will be in accordance with the Kenya National AI Strategy (Draft) for 2025-2030 which aims at harnessing Al\’s potential to drive the country\’s economic growth.

The plan will also seek to position Kenya as African leader in ascending AI to achieve national goals.

This strategy envisages Kenya: being at the forefront of quality AI research and development and creating innovative and ethical solutions that address the needs of our local but diverse communities. 

The statement said.

Leveraging local talent, datasets, and creativity to transform priority sectors and create inclusive economic growth.

The statement added.

Part of the strategy will involve developing a national framework that would regulate the technology\’s best uses as well as investing in AI infrastructure by implementing a national broadband program that will consist of high-speed internet and 5G networks.

The infrastructure will be powered by green energy sources such as solar wind and geothermal to reduce environmental impact.

Another theme will include launching public awareness campaign on AI rights, disinformation and misinformation to curb its misuse.

The draft strategy comes as the government is battling to tame the youths who resort to generating AI images to express their dissatisfaction.