John Kiarie

Also known as: Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie · Mr Kiarie

John Kiarie — Dagoretti South MP and Chair of the National Assembly's Communications, Information and Innovation Committee, calling for parliamentary oversight of AI development.

2026-04-282026-11-01

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September 2026
17 SeptCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 17 – Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie has called for stronger parliamentary oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that Kenya’s push to adopt emerging technologies must be matched by safeguards to protect citizens’ rights and ensure accountability. …
Kiarie seeks tougher safeguards as AI takes root in Kenya
16 SeptThe Standard
… Chairperson of the Communications, Information and Innovation Committee (CII), John Kiarie said Parliament must ensure that technological innovation does not move faster than the laws, institutions and safeguards required to protect Kenyans from the potential risks associated wit …
MPs challenged to push for stronger oversight
8 SeptThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterIn Dagoretti North, Beatrice Elachi polled 32.2 per cent against Robert Alai's 27.9 per cent and Bright Shitemi's 24 per cent.In Dagoretti South, Dennis Waweru leads with 28 per cent ahead of John Kiarie at 25.7 per cent. …
New poll puts Ruto ahead but leaves race for 2027 open
August 2026
5 AugCitizen Digital
… Keynan said, “Modern-day Kenya has no place for tribalists, regionalists and individuals who seek to divide our people.” Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie echoed the sentiments, saying citizenship alone qualifies any Kenyan to contest elective office anywhere in the country. …
Parliament raises alarm over ethnic profiling ahead of 2027 polls
5 AugThe Standard
… Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie echoed the sentiments, saying citizenship alone qualifies any Kenyan to vie for leadership in any part of the country. …
MPs raise concerns over rising ethnic profiling
July 2026
28 JulCapital News
… Wetang’ula cited the 2021 swearing-in of former Kiambaa MP John Wanjiku, when members affiliated with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), including Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, wore special attire to mark the occasion. …
Wetang’ula Warns MPs Against Wearing Party Colours in Parliament After DCP Lawmakers’ Coordinated Attire
2 JulThe Standard
… The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation, chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, held a meeting with Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, the sponsor of the proposed Access to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as lawmakers commenced …
MPs scrutinise Bill to balance access to state Information
June 2026
22 JunThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletter"This will go a long way in ensuring that firearms remain in the hands of the correct persons and can be tracked at any time," he said.Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie also supported the petition, saying modern technology offers practical solutions for tr …
MPs welcome petition to track police firearms
10 JunCitizen Digital
… n with learners from New Mukuru Primary School. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); During the event, Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie …
Gov't begins distribution of 10,000 digital learning devices for JSS schools
April 2026
29 AprCapital News
… Backing the Authority’s position, Kiarie said Parliament is keen on ensuring the final law is practical, efficient and free from institutional overlaps. …
Communications Authority pushes for major reforms to National Addressing Bill

Politics

Kiarie calls for stronger parliamentary oversight of AI development

The News

Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, who chairs the National Assembly's Communications, Information and Innovation Committee, has called for stronger parliamentary oversight of AI development and deployment in Kenya, warning that safeguards must keep pace with technology adoption to protect citizens' rights and ensure accountability across sectors including employment, education, healthcare, and financial services.

17 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 17 September

Kiarie calls for stronger parliamentary oversight of AI development
Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, who chairs the National Assembly's Communications, Information and Innovation Committee, has called for stronger parliamentary oversight of AI development and deployment in Kenya, warning that safeguards must keep pace with technology adoption to protect citizens' rights and ensure accountability across sectors including employment, education, healthcare, and financial services.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 16 September

MPs urged to strengthen oversight of Kenya's AI development
The Chairperson of Parliament's Communications, Information and Innovation Committee says lawmakers must ensure that technological innovation does not move faster than the laws and safeguards needed to protect Kenyans from AI risks. Parliament has a critical role in scrutinising how AI technologies are developed, purchased and deployed, particularly where automated systems influence decisions affecting citizens.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

Poll shows Ruto leading 2027 presidential race at 35.2%
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 5 August

Parliament warns against ethnic profiling ahead of 2027 election
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and MPs have cautioned against rising ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning that divisive utterances could undermine national cohesion ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Speaker urged politicians to lower political temperatures, saying Kenya's diversity should be a source of strength rather than division.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
MPs warn of ethnic profiling and divisive political rhetoric
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over increasing cases of ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning that divisive statements by political leaders could erode national unity and jeopardise peaceful preparations for the 2027 General Election. Lawmakers from both sides made a bipartisan appeal for leaders to refrain from hate speech and for enforcement agencies to apply existing laws against incitement.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

Speaker warns MPs against wearing party colours in Parliament
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula warned legislators against turning Parliament into a platform for partisan political exhibitions after 13 DCP-allied MPs arrived in matching party colours, prompting objections from fellow lawmakers. While declining to immediately rule the attire out of order, Wetang'ula said the House would enforce rules against party symbols or coordinated attire for political messaging, except in special circumstances.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 2 July

MPs scrutinise bill to strengthen classified information framework
The National Assembly is considering a proposed Access to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which would establish a comprehensive legal framework for classifying, protecting, reviewing, and declassifying sensitive government information. The Bill seeks to balance Kenyans' constitutional right to access public information with the need to safeguard national security.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 22 June

MPs back petition for digital police firearms tracking system
Parliament has backed a petition calling for a National Police Firearms Digital Detection and Tracking System to curb theft, misuse and unauthorised movement of police weapons. The petitioner raised concerns over attacks on police stations where firearms are stolen and noted that many stations rely on manual armoury management systems lacking real-time electronic detection.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 10 June

Kenya begins distributing 10,000 laptops, smart boards to junior secondary schools
The government, through the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project, has begun distributing teacher laptops and 65-inch interactive smart boards to 10,380 Junior Secondary Schools nationwide, with the distribution flagged off at an event in Nairobi attended by education and technology ministry officials and the World Bank.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 April

Communications Authority seeks control of National Addressing Bill
Kenya's Communications Authority has told Parliament that the National Addressing Bill, 2025 needs refinement to align with existing law, and has proposed that the entire National Addressing Council section be deleted and replaced with provisions giving the Authority full responsibility for developing, implementing and managing the National Addressing System.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 28 April

National Assembly plans cloud and AI upgrade for broadcasting
The National Assembly is adopting cloud-based technologies to modernize its broadcasting systems and enhance live coverage of House proceedings following a benchmarking mission to the NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas. The delegation also plans to use insights from the summit to inform an ongoing review of Kenya's media laws and regulatory frameworks.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →