AI and data laws

311 moving · 704 enacted

KenyaKenya

5 on file · 3 became law · 1 still moving · 0 moved in 30 days

Act No. 17 of 2025

Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025

Amends Kenya's Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018, including new offences and powers for the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee to act against unlawful websites and applications.

In force
Senate Bills No. 4 of 2026

The Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026

Would create a framework to regulate artificial intelligence in Kenya, including risk classification, obligations and a public register for high-risk systems, regulatory sandboxes and a dedicated AI office.

Introduced
Act No. 24 of 2019

Data Protection Act, 2019

Establishes the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and sets rules for processing personal data, data subject rights and transfers of personal data out of Kenya.

In force