National AI and Emerging Tech Policy- MoICDE, KictaNET, Action Lab
Support the development of a coherent, inclusive, and future-oriented National AI and Emerging Tech Policy that enables Kenya to harness AI for socio-economic transformation while upholding constitutional values, public interest, and national sovereignty—balancing innovation with risk management, strengthening local capacity, and positioning Kenya within regional and global AI ecosystems.
IDI's Role & Contribution
IDI serves as a technical partner and process facilitator—designing and guiding a government-led, multi-stakeholder policy journey. IDI convenes diverse actors, structures participation, synthesises evidence and stakeholder inputs, and translates perspectives into clear, policy-relevant outputs.
Our Approach
IDI applies a participatory, evidence-based, sovereignty-first approach that combines international benchmarking with deep contextualisation to Kenya’s socio-economic realities and institutional capacity. Through structured facilitation, thematic working groups, and rapid drafting, IDI helps move discussions from principles to actionable policy components, systematically integrating cross-cutting issues such as inclusion, ethics, data governance, capacity development, and environmental sustainability.
Outputs & Results
Measurable outcomes achieved through the programme's core activities.
STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT
Project Outcome & Impact
A nationally owned and implementable National AI Policy framework that aims to provide clear strategic direction, defines governance and coordination mechanisms, identifies priority areas for AI adoption, and establishes a strong foundation for responsible, inclusive, and sustainable AI use—strengthening public trust, institutional readiness, and policy coherence to support effective AI adoption across Kenya’s economy and public sector.
Partners
As we work to scale health systems across Africa, we are proud to partner with leading national and global organizations.
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