Activity Tracker

The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.

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National Data Governance Policy

Latest event Date: 2026-06-05 outline consultation closed

Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy closes consultation on draft final National Data Governance Policy

On 5 June 2026, the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy (MICDE) closes its consultation on the draft final National Data Governance Policy, opened on 26 May 2026. The draft policy covers the full data lifecycle, includin…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
processing consultation

Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector

Latest event Date: 2026-05-15 outline consultation closed

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector

On 15 May 2026, the Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes the consultation on the draft Guidance Note to the Transport Services Sector. The draft Guidance Note applies to all transport operators in Kenya, including public transport…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity other service provider
processing consultation

Guidance Note on Data Protection Officer

Latest event Date: 2026-05-15 outline consultation closed

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft Guidance Note on Data Protection Officer

On 15 May 2026, the Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes the consultation on the draft Guidance Note on Data Protection Officer. The draft Guidance Note applies to all data controllers and data processors across all sectors, and t…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
processing consultation

Guidance Notes on Data Protection Policy

Latest event Date: 2026-05-15 outline consultation closed

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft Guidance Notes on Data Protection Policy

On 15 May 2026, the Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes the consultation on the draft Guidance Notes on Data Protection Policy. The draft Guidance Notes apply to all data controllers and data processors across all sectors, and th…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
processing consultation

Guidance on Cross Border Data Transfer

Latest event Date: 2026-05-15 outline consultation closed

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner closes consultation on draft guidance on cross border data transfer

On 15 May 2026, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) closes the consultation on draft guidance on cross-border data transfers. The draft applies to all entities that handle personal data in Kenya and transfer or intend to transfer s…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cross-border data transfer regulation
Economic activity cross-cutting
processing consultation

Financial consumer protection framework

Latest event Date: 2026-04-28 order consultation closed

Central Bank of Kenya closes consultation on financial consumer protection framework

On 28 April 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya closes the consultation on the financial consumer protection framework. The framework applies to all licensed financial service providers operating across any channel, including digital platforms. It impos…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Quality of Service requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider, platform intermediary: other
under deliberation

Organisational requirements in Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-04-10 order consultation closed

National Treasury closes consultation on Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026 including organisational requirement

On 10 April 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury closes the consultation on the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026. The Regulations are issued pursuant to section 49 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 202…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Organisational requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
under deliberation

Cybersecurity regulation in Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-04-10 order consultation closed

National Treasury closes consultation on Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026 including cybersecurity regulation

On 10 April 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury closes the consultation on the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026. The Regulations are issued pursuant to section 49 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 202…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
processing consultation

User identification requirements in Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-04-10 order consultation closed

National Treasury closes consultation on Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026 including user identification requirements

On 10 April 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury closes the consultation on the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026. The Regulations are issued pursuant to section 49 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 202…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User identification requirement
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
in consultation

Authorisation requirements in Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-04-10 order consultation closed

National Treasury closes consultation on Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations including authorisation requirements

On 10 April 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury closes the consultation on the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations. The Regulations implement Section 49 of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (No. 20 of 2025…

Implementer
Kenya
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Authorisation of goods or services
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
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