Kenya moves towards AI policy as new report shows growing capabilities and risks

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Policymakers, researchers, academics and other stakeholders have met at Daystar University to deliberate on emerging trends in artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on its growing capabilities, risks and ways of managing the technology.

The meeting also featured the presentation of key findings from the International AI Safety Report 2026, which provides a scientific assessment of the capabilities and risks associated with general purpose AI to support informed policymaking.

The report brought together stakeholders from academia, government and international partners. Daystar University was represented by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Laban Ayiro, while Emmanuel Kata of the ICT Security Directorate represented the government.

The British High Commissioner to Kenya highlighted the partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom in advancing the international AI safety agenda. Dr Carina Prunkl led the research team and served as the report's lead writer.