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Kenya National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025 – 2030 [Draft]

KENYA NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) STRATEGY 2025 – 2030 [DRAFT]

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This document outlines Kenya's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2025–2030, aiming to position the country as an African leader in AI research, development, innovation, and commercialization. It establishes a comprehensive framework structured around three pillars—AI Digital Infrastructure, Data, and AI Research and Innovation—alongside foundational enablers like governance, talent development, investment, and ethics. Developed through extensive stakeholder engagement, the strategy addresses critical national challenges, prioritizes key sectors such as agriculture and healthcare, and proposes actionable objectives and flagship projects to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital EconomyGovernment (executive) · KE

Lead issuer

Legal forceSoft law

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

Policymakers, government officials, industry practitioners, researchers, and civil society stakeholders should read this to understand Kenya's roadmap for artificial intelligence development and governance.

Sectors

Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses national AI digital infrastructure, data ecosystem governance, AI research and development capabilities, talent development, agile legal frameworks, public and private investments, and ethical standards. It provides a detailed environmental analysis, strategic options, and specific flagship projects for implementation.

What's missing

Specific binding legislative texts, finalized budgetary allocations, and fully operationalized enforcement mechanisms are not included, as the document serves as a draft strategy for public validation.

Key takeaways

Kenya's AI strategy envisions the country as the leading African hub for AI model innovation and sustainable development.
The strategy is anchored on three key pillars: AI Digital Infrastructure, Data, and AI Research and Innovation.
Cross-cutting enablers include agile governance, talent development, strategic investments, and a commitment to ethics, equity, and inclusion.
Priority use cases target sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, security, and public service delivery.
A multi-stakeholder participatory approach was utilized to formulate the strategy, ensuring alignment with national values and development goals.

Principles it states

Inclusivity and non-discriminationParticipation and co-creationTransparency and accountabilityEthical and responsible AICultural preservation and contextualizationEnvironmental sustainabilityEconomic benefit and self-sufficiencyLocal first approach

Outline

· Executive Summary
· 1. Introduction
· 2. AI and Emerging Technologies
· 3. Environmental Analysis
· 4. AI Strategy Foundations
· 5. Strategic Decisions

IssuedJanuary 2025

Length21,939 words

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Update and develop guidelines for accountable public sector AI procurement and deployment

5.2. Goals, Objectives, Flagship Projects, Outcomes and KPIs

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

4/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Implement data labelling and classification policies that address bias

5.2. Goals, Objectives, Flagship Projects, Outcomes and KPIs

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

This strategy centres on the Kenyan citizen: it lays a framework that ensures Kenyans are empowered by AI technology

1. Introduction

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

2/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

AI is a powerful tool for sustainable development, designed to assist and simplify human tasks, solve critical challenges

1.1. Key Definitions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

4/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Enhance data residency requirements and ensure compliance with national data laws and regulations regarding data handling and storage

5.2. Goals, Objectives, Flagship Projects, Outcomes and KPIs

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Establish a mandatory ethical impact assessment process for AI technologies for public sector

5.2. Goals, Objectives, Flagship Projects, Outcomes and KPIs

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence national_strategy ai_governance digital_infrastructure ethical_ai