Kenya proposes for inclusive global digital governance at G7+ Tech Ministerial in Paris

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Kenya has called for stronger international cooperation on online safety, artificial intelligence governance and digital platform accountability during discussions at the G7+ Digital and Tech Ministerial meeting held in Paris.

Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau, said Kenya’s participation focused on the protection of children online and the need to strengthen democratic resilience in the context of rapidly advancing digital technologies.

He emphasized that safeguarding children in digital spaces should be treated as a public policy responsibility rather than a purely technical issue, requiring coordinated action among governments, regulators, educators, industry stakeholders and civil society actors.

Kenya also used the platform to advocate for a more inclusive global digital governance framework that reflects the realities of emerging digital societies, particularly in Africa, where internet adoption and online engagement continue to grow rapidly.

Kabogo noted that as artificial intelligence systems and digital platforms increasingly shape public discourse, electoral processes and access to information, global collaboration is essential to address risks related to misinformation, platform accountability and equitable access to digital tools, including support for low-resource languages.

He added that the digital future must remain open, safe, trusted and equitable, underscoring Kenya’s commitment to participating in international efforts to shape responsible AI governance and strengthen online safety standards globally.