Kenya has taken a major step toward formalizing its approach to artificial intelligence AI and emerging technologies with the launch of an Inception Workshop hosted by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy MICDE. The event, held at Radisson Blu Nairobi, was organized in partnership with KICTANet and UK International Development.
The workshop marks the beginning of the development of a National AI and Emerging Technologies Policy, aimed at creating a comprehensive framework to guide the development, deployment, and regulation of AI and other emerging technologies in Kenya. Stakeholders gathered to discuss priority areas, align on objectives, and shape the roadmap for the policy's implementation.
In his keynote address, Mr. Emmanuel Kata, Secretary for ICT - Cybersecurity, representing the Principal Secretary of the State Department for ICT and Digital Economy, emphasized that the policy goes beyond governance. It is intended to future-proof Kenya's digital economy, empower citizens, and ensure inclusive technological growth.
