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Kenya proposes 20% tax on gambling winnings under Finance Bill 2026 KenyaKenya’s Finance Bill 2026 would reintroduce a 20% withholding tax on gambling winnings, potentially reversing part of the 2025 tax shift that moved the sector toward a 5% tax model on betting-wallet withdrawals.May 25, 2026 -
Kenya Finance Bill 2026 targets crypto anonymity with new reporting rules KenyaKenya’s Finance Bill 2026 would require virtual asset service providers to disclose customer identities, wallet activity and transaction records to the Kenya Revenue Authority, marking a major step toward tighter tax control of the country’s digital asset market.May 20, 2026 -
Kenya holds high-level gambling reform talks with regulators and operators KenyaKenya’s Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, has met regulators and gaming industry representatives as the country moves deeper into a major reform cycle focused on regulatory stability, responsible gambling and ethical conduct.May 11, 2026 -
Kenya creates Player Protection and Research Unit to strengthen gambling oversight KenyaKenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has launched a new unit focused on problem gambling, operator data and consumer-risk monitoring as the country moves toward a more data-driven model of gambling regulation.May 10, 2026 -
Kenyan Binance P2P accounts reportedly frozen after DCI/NPS request KenyaAn apparent wave of account restrictions on Binance’s peer-to-peer platform has triggered concern in Kenya after local reports said law-enforcement authorities requested the freezing of some user accounts as part of a wider anti-fraud and anti-money-laundering push.April 26, 2026 -
GoldenRace to showcase Virtual Sports and Mobile betting innovations at iGaming Afrika Summit in Nairobi Golden Race KenyaGoldenRace, global leader in virtual sports and betting solutions, has announced its participation in the upcoming iGaming Afrika Summit, held on 4 to 6 May in Nairobi. The company will present its latest suite of technological solutions and gaming content tailored specifically for the East African market at Stand C09.April 23, 2026 -
AGOK warns Kenya’s draft gambling rules could squeeze smaller operators KenyaThe Association of Gaming Operators Kenya says the next layer of rules under the Gambling Control Act, 2025 may raise legal-market entry costs, narrow competition and hand more space to offshore operators.April 15, 2026 -
Kenya proposes KSh2bn threshold and seven-year licence for National Lottery operators KenyaKenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has tabled draft National Lottery rules that would set a very high entry bar for operators, formalise retail and digital distribution channels, and tighten AML, data and compliance obligations across the future lottery system.April 14, 2026 -
Kenya’s new gambling regulator prepares tougher licensing push and explores national lottery plan KenyaKenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority is preparing a stricter licensing and monitoring regime ahead of a key 2026 licensing cycle, while also moving to lay the groundwork for a possible national lottery as part of a broader overhaul of the country’s gambling framework.March 31, 2026 -
Kenya’s KRA urges betting and gambling operators to use ADR to resolve tax disputes without going to court KenyaKRA says Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) lets taxpayers engage directly with the authority to reach an amicable settlement, cutting time and litigation costs—an option it highlights for disputes connected to betting, gaming and lotteries.March 18, 2026
