Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has said she is in the process of tabling a bill in the Senate that seeks to introduce regulations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle the spread of fake news and protect personal rights.

Speaking in a morning interview with a local radio station on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Nyamu raised concern over the increasing misuse of AI technologies, warning that many Kenyans are consuming AI-generated content that is misleading or entirely false, taking it as the truth. She noted that without proper oversight, the unchecked growth of AI could undermine public trust in information and have far-reaching societal consequences.

“We can’t be consumers of AI without regulating it. Kenyans are consuming fake information and taking it as gospel truth. Without regulation, AI could also replace human jobs. Anyone who uses your image or your voice must have your consent. This is a progressive piece of legislation that protects personal rights. AI is taking craft to a whole new level, enhancing creativity like never before, but it can also be abused, which is why regulation is essential,” Nyamu said.

Bill to Seek potential impact of AI

The proposed bill also seeks to address the potential impact of AI on employment, with the senator cautioning that automation could replace human jobs if safeguards are not put in place. She emphasised the need for a legal framework that balances innovation with the protection of livelihoods.

A central pillar of the legislation is the protection of personal identity, with Nyamu stressing that individuals must give consent before their image or voice is used. She warned that AI has made it increasingly easy to replicate a person’s likeness, which could be exploited for malicious or deceptive purposes.

Nyamu described the proposed law as a progressive step aimed at safeguarding Kenyans in the digital age while ensuring accountability in the use of emerging technologies.

She also defended the role of lawmakers in handling such matters, noting that although Members of Parliament may not be technical experts, they are representatives of the people and understand the practical implications of policies on citizens’ daily lives.