In this episode of Jijuze, Brian explores Kenya's implementation of AI-driven compliance tools in its fintech sector. In a bid to counter rampant fraud and regulatory failures, Safaricom adopted AI-powered tools which digested vast amounts of data, often personal, leading to urgent discussions about data oversight. Kenya's recent cyber-law overhaul has permitted more state control over online infrastructures, while the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) acts as a gatekeeper to ensure privacy remains legally enforceable even amid anti-money laundering objectives. As Kenya's compliance landscape evolves further, the podcast recommends three key reforms: purpose-bound, time-limited data access; explainability and user redress; and joint independent oversight. Brian emphasizes that these changes would cement accountability, foster legitimacy, and build trust in Kenya's financial systems, ultimately transforming global scrutiny into a strategic advantage for the country.

• https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/how-ai-can-close-trust-gaps-in-africa-s-financial-systems--4750324#:~:text=By%20creating%20a%20more%20secure,and%20timely%20report%20financial%20crime.
• https://kenyanwallstreet.com/how-safaricom-is-leveraging-ai-to-bolster-m-pesa-security-and-efficiency/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CNow%20we%20are%20going%20into,to%20an%20AI%2DNative%20Architecture
• https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/what-fatf-grey-listing-means-for-kenya-4538932#:~:text=The%20Finance%20Action%20Task%20Force,to%20bolster%20our%20compliance%20efforts.%E2%80%9D
• https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/technology/amended-cyber-law-could-reshape-kenya-s-online-space-5236666