The Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026

Summary

Provides a framework for the regulation and governance of artificial intelligence; establishes the Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner and the Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence; provides for risk classification, obligations for high-risk systems, transparency, regulatory sandboxes, ethical guidelines, literacy programmes and public-sector use; and prescribes offences, penalties and regulations.

Issued by

Senate, KAREN NYAMU, Senator.

Who it affects

Artificial intelligence in Kenya; providers, deployers, users and affected persons; the National Government, county governments and public entities; high-risk artificial intelligence systems; devolved sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education.