Kenya’s Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026 (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2026), sponsored by nominated Senator Karen Nyamu, received its first reading in the Senate on 2 April 2026 and has been committed to the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology; public submissions were open until 5 May 2026. The bill establishes a three-tier AI governance structure: the Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner as an independent enforcement body with powers to inspect AI systems, issue enforcement notices, and impose administrative fines; an Artificial Intelligence Authority to create national AI strategies and set technical and ethical standards; and an AI Advisory Council. The Commissioner may impose fines up to KSh 5 million or order imprisonment up to two years for misuse. AI systems are classified by risk level (prohibited, high-risk, limited/minimal risk) in alignment with the EU AI Act model. The bill also directs the government to integrate AI and coding into the national education curriculum and to develop public–private digital-skills partnerships. The bill has not yet been passed; it must pass both the Senate and National Assembly before presidential assent.
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