Kenya: Motion on Formulation of Regulatory Framework on Artificial Intelligence was introduced in National Assembly

On 11 June 2025, the National Assembly of Kenya considered a Motion on the Formulation of Regulatory Framework on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Motion urged the Government, through the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, to establish a regulatory framework and ethical guidelines for the implementation of AI to ensure responsible deployment and prevent misuse. The Motion recognised Kenya’s position as fifth in Africa and ninetieth globally in readiness to adopt AI, as reported in the 2022 Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index, and cited the Oxford Insights Survey 2022, which placed Kenya’s readiness at 40.3%. It acknowledged AI’s application in healthcare, manufacturing, and robotics, and identified risks including privacy breaches, algorithmic discrimination, autonomous systems, economic inequality, and misinformation. The Motion further called for a national public awareness programme to promote understanding, transparency, and responsible use of AI across all sectors of society. The Motion was deferred due to the absence of the sponsor.