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Kenya’s First AI Bill Hits a Roadblock: What Comes Next for Digital Innovation?

Kenya’s initial attempt to establish a dedicated legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI) has stalled at the committee stage. The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) rejected the Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, citing concerns that its punitive provisions and regulatory requirements were too burdensome for an ecosystem still finding its footing. […]...

Kenya’s Revenue Drive Needs Fairer Rules and Simpler Compliance

As the National Treasury prepares the FY 2027/28 Budget, broadening the tax base remains central to the Government’s efforts to increase domestic revenue and reduce reliance on borrowing. However, t...

17 Oct 2026

The 12 Cybersecurity Issues at a Glance

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Vellum team is marking it with a series of short, practical briefs for corporate leaders. This week we are focusing on the techniques attackers use an...

29 Aug 2026

Electric Mobility Hits a New Gear in Kenya

Kenya’s electric mobility sector is moving beyond pilot projects and small-scale demonstrations, as new data show a sharp rise in electricity consumption by electric vehicles and motorcycles. Acco...

19 Jun 2026

From Neutral Platforms to Duty-Holders: Global Momentum Towards Stricter Social Media Rules for Children

The United Kingdom is the latest country to move toward restricting children’s access to social media. It has announced an “Australia Plus” model that would prohibit individuals under the age ...

22 May 2026

The AI Scramble: Africa’s Place in the Global Governance Order

The global contest over Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance is rapidly emerging as one of the defining political economy questions of the decade. Beneath the technical language of algorithms, stan...

1 May 2026

Beyond Buzzwords: Lessons from Connected Africa Summit 2026 on Building Real AI Strategies

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just experimental, as evidenced by the conversations at the Connected Africa Summit 2026. At the summit, attendees talked less about AI’s future and more ...

24 Apr 2026

Why Kenya’s Transport Sector Must Take Heed of Data Protection

Ride-hailing services are a key precept of Kenya’s transport ecosystem, reshaping how people move, pay, and access mobility services. Platforms such as Uber, Bolt, Little, and other digital ride-ha...

27 Feb 2026

The Referendum Bill, 2026: Legal Clarity, Complex Politics

Since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, Kenya has provided for referenda as a mechanism for constitutional amendment. However, controversy has persisted over the absence of a comprehensive ...

27 Feb 2026

Beyond Borders: Kenya’s Expanding Military Footprint and the Question of Global Positioning

Recent reports indicate that several former members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have participated in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This development provides an unexpected dimension to Keny...

13 Feb 2026

Analysis of the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026

The National Assembly recently published the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026 (the Bill). The Bill is sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, and seeks to es...

21 Mar 2025

IWD 2025: CELEBRATING WOMEN AT THE FORE OF BRANDS: VOLUME 2 OF 2025

Background: Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates women’s achievements and contributions. The entire month of March has evolved into Women’s Month—an opportunity ...

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