AI regulation in Tanzania (2026)

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology published official but non-binding 'Guidelines for AI Ethical Use' in 2025. They address interpretability, transparency, accountability, and the requirement that AI-driven decisions affecting rights be explainable to affected individuals.

Tanzania completed a UNESCO-supported National AI Readiness Assessment, officially presented at the Africa Internet Governance Forum in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania scored 35.08/100 globally (ranked ~139th), with government readiness at 36.6 and tech-sector maturity at 21.0; the report identified persistent skills gaps and called for a formal National AI Strategy.

The government is finalizing a National AI Strategy led by MICIT, targeting socio-economic priorities in healthcare, agriculture, finance, education, and governance. A first draft was circulated in 2025 but formal adoption had not been confirmed as of mid-2026.

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology published 'National Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence in Education', providing principles for responsible AI use in teaching and learning across Tanzanian institutions.

The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) announced in 2024 that it was developing AI safety and security standards, coordinating with ISO frameworks. Experts noted capacity constraints and recommended Tanzania align with international bodies such as ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42.

The Tanzania Digital Economy Strategic Framework (2024–2034), coordinated by the ICT Commission (ICTC), identifies AI as a core enabler but does not constitute binding AI regulation; it frames the policy environment within which sector-specific rules and the forthcoming AI Strategy will operate.