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Kenya fines eight broadcasters for airing illegal gambling promotions Kenya RegulationThe Authority acknowledged the seriousness of the matter and emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity of Kenya’s communications sector.May 27, 2025 -
Kenya’s Parliament opens public hearings on landmark cryptocurrency bill Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya's Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has officially launched public hearings today, the 22nd of May, on the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, the country’s first major legislative effort to regulate the fast-growing digital asset sector.May 22, 2025 -
SportPesa eyes Ksh 2 billion, 15-year deal to sponsor Kenyan Premier League Kenya Sports bettingKenya’s top-flight football is on the brink of a major revival as SportPesa enters advanced negotiations with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over a Ksh 2 billion, 15-year sponsorship deal for the Kenyan Premier League (KPL).May 21, 2025 -
BCLB and AGOK launch campaign to promote responsible gambling in Kenya Kenya RegulationThe Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya (BCLB), in partnership with the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK), unveiled a new national awareness campaign today aimed at educating the public about responsible gambling practices.May 18, 2025 -
Kenya targets illegal gambling: 58 betting firms lose paybill acces Kenya Sports bettingPresident William Ruto has directed Safaricom PLC, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, to immediately suspend paybill numbers linked to 58 unlicensed betting companies.April 30, 2025 -
Kenya’s BCLB suspends all gambling advertisements amid rising addiction concerns Kenya RegulationThe Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has announced a nationwide suspension of all gambling advertisements across all media platforms, citing a surge in gambling activity and addiction rates.April 29, 2025 -
Kenya’s Communications Authority cracks down on gambling content in media Kenya RegulationThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has warned TV and radio broadcasters to reduce their betting, lottery, and gambling content within 14 days, or risk losing their licenses.April 28, 2025 -
BCLB refutes claims Kenyans spent Ksh 766 billion on gambling in 2024 Kenya RegulationThe Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that Kenyans spent Ksh 766 billion on gambling in 2024, labeling the figure as grossly exaggerated and misleading.April 20, 2025 -
Kenya proposes first crypto regulation bill to oversee stablecoins and ICOs Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya has introduced the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025, its first attempt to regulate the fast-growing cryptocurrency sector.April 9, 2025 -
EGT Digital continues to hit milestones in Africa EGT KenyaEGT Digital keeps on expanding its presence on the African continent. Recently, the popular operator Bangbet has begun using the provider’s Gaming Aggregator, significantly enriching the choice of visitors to its Kenyan betting site.March 25, 2025
