NAIROBI, Kenya July 28 – The government has launched a nationwide public participation exercise on Kenya’s draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Other Emerging Technologies Policy, inviting citizens to help shape how the country will regulate and harness one of the world’s fastest-growing technologies.

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ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo urged Kenyans to seize the opportunity, saying the ideas collected during the consultation will influence how the country develops, governs and uses artificial intelligence in the years ahead.

“Every technological revolution presents a defining choice: to simply adopt innovation or to shape its future,” Kabogo said.

The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy said the draft policy establishes a national framework for the governance, development, deployment and use of AI and other emerging technologies.

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According to the ministry, the policy seeks to promote innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure and human capital, support sustainable development and enhance Kenya’s economic resilience and strategic autonomy.

Kabogo appealed to innovators, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, universities, industry players, civil society, students and members of the public to submit their views before the deadline.

“As Government, we are committed to ensuring that our AI journey is guided by the voices of the people,” he said.

“I therefore invite all Kenyans innovators, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, academia, industry, civil society, students and every citizen to participate in the public consultation on the Draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy 2026.”

The CS said public feedback will play a key role in shaping how Kenya governs AI while protecting fundamental rights and encouraging innovation.

“The ideas we receive today will shape how Kenya governs AI, fosters innovation, protects fundamental rights, develops digital talent and strengthens our competitiveness in the global digital economy,” Kabogo added.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya