Kenya Must Update its Regulatory Frameworks to Keep Pace with AI

Kenya’s existing regulatory instruments are insufficient to address the emerging challenges brought by the adoption of AI systems. Accordingly, the speed of both the development and adoption of AI may outpace Kenya’s current regulatory frameworks. Fixing this does not necessarily require new legislation, but it will require more detailed analysis and assessments by government authorities of how existing laws could apply to AI-related issues. All stakeholders, including private firms and government officials, should work with the Kenyan government to design a balanced and effective legal and regulatory framework that addresses human rights concerns and protects civil liberties, while still supporting innovation.