CBK Guidance Note on AI in the Banking Sector The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has issued a Guidance Note on Artificial Intelligence in the Banking Sector.. The Guidance Note, which is still a draft, outlines requirements for the responsible…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) recently released the Proposed Licensing Framework for Data Centers (the draft Framework) for comments. The CA which regulates Kenya’s ICT sector is working to establish a standalone licence for co-location data center services, providing…
DIFA Consultancy recently took part in the Nairobi AI Safety Workshop for the Kenya AI Ecosystem at Daystar University. The workshop was attended by various stakeholders including judiciary representatives, private institutions, academic and research institutions and development actors. The workshop…
On 8th May 2026, CIPIT at Strathmore University hosted the second edition of its AI Governance Webinar Series: From Policy to Practice: Industry Perspectives on AI Governance in East Africa. The session brought together legal practitioners, technologists and regional policy…
On April 29 2026, Strathmore University, in collaboration with ABSA Bank Kenya,hosted a conference on “Ethical AI in Finance: Driving Inclusion, Trust, andInnovation in Kenya”. DIFA’s Principal Consultant, Ikran Ali Abdirahman, participatedin the keynote panel examining the impact of data…
In early April 2026, the DIFA Consultancy team participated in the 4th East African Community (EAC) Science, Innovation and Technology Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. The EAC AI Alliance was launched at this Summit to advance regional collaboration on AI development,…
On 9 May 2026, Africa Tech Space, in collaboration with the Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies,hosted the “Responsible AI in Action: Scaling Business and Careers with AI” workshop in Nakuru ,Kenya. The event brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, students, and…
Between 27- 28 April 2026, DIFA Consultancy in collaboration with KampalaAssociated Advocates, recently conducted a comprehensive four-part trainingprogramme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance for the Uganda National OilCompany (UNOC). Facilitated by Ikran Abdirahman and Natasha Karanja, thetraining brought together professionals…
The Kenya Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026 (the Bill), is a legislative proposal designed to establish a comprehensive framework for the regulation and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. In summary, the Bill aimed at regulating AI systems, defines…
Between 16 – 17 March 2026, DIFA Consultancy, in partnership with Akili AI and KICTANet, and with support from the British High Commission, convened a Training of Trainers (ToT) for startups on Responsible AI in Nairobi. The ToT brought together…
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