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Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya opens recruitment for Director General/CEO, with applications due 6 February KenyaKenya’s new gambling watchdog has launched a leadership search as the country races to complete its regulatory handover under the Gambling Control Act 2025.February 2, 2026 -
Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority backs JOOUST research as universities roll out harm-reduction policy for student betting KenyaThe regulator says JOOUST’s GEPU findings can inform policy decisions for higher-education institutions, with talks moving toward a formal pact and campus-level controls like counselling, firewalls and tighter fee-payment safeguards.January 31, 2026 -
Kenya: CMA weighs investor protection framework for crypto users after VASP Act rollout Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya’s Capital Markets Authority says it is considering a dedicated compensation mechanism for virtual asset investors, aiming to reduce losses if a licensed crypto dealer fails to meet contractual obligations.January 28, 2026 -
Kenya’s Ruto links gambling to “national crisis” as he promises toughest laws yet on addiction KenyaKenyan president William Ruto has vowed sweeping legal reforms targeting drugs, illicit alcohol and gambling, warning that strict regulation, tougher penalties and asset seizures are coming as the government escalates its fight against addiction-driven social harm.January 13, 2026 -
Kenyan crypto firms launch unified lobby as VASP Act ushers in strict new rules Kenya CryptocurrenciesMore than 50 Kenyan digital asset companies have formed the Virtual Asset Association of Kenya (VAAK) to speak with one voice as the country rolls out its new Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, a law that tightens licensing, compliance and AML controls for exchanges, wallets and payment platforms.December 31, 2025 -
Simba Casino in Nairobi to welcome its customers with EGT’s General Series products and Spider CMS EGT KenyaThe prominent Simba Casino in Nairobi has recently equipped its gaming floor with slot products from EGT. The popular G 50-50 C VIP and G 55 C VIP cabinets from General Series are now available to the guests, offering them the opportunity to dive into the captivating world of Red, Blue, Green, and Fruits General HD multigame mixes. In addition, EGT’s casino management system Spider has been instal...December 23, 2025 -
Kenya’s gambling industry enters final two-month countdown to new Gambling Regulatory Authority KenyaGambling operators in Kenya have entered the last phase of a sweeping regulatory transition, with the handover to the new Gambling Regulatory Authority under the Gambling Control Act 2025 due to be completed by the end of February 2026 – leaving companies roughly two months to align ownership, systems and compliance policies with the modernised frameworkDecember 23, 2025 -
Bitcoin ATMs appear in Nairobi malls as Kenya’s new crypto law takes effect regulators warn no operators are licensed yet Kenya CryptocurrenciesBitcoin ATMs have been installed in several major malls across Nairobi just days after Kenya’s new Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) Act came into effect, creating an immediate regulatory test as no crypto operators have yet received licenses.November 23, 2025 -
The Betika Empire: From Kenya to Nigeria - Which Slots and Crash Games Africa Chooses Kenya NigeriaCreated in Africa, for Africa, the Betika brand has become one of the most recognizable and popular operators on the continent. Unlike global giants, its strength lies in its deep understanding of local markets. We examined what people play on the Betika platform in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and other countries to find out how hyper-localization and a focus on mobile solutions are shaping a unique ga...November 20, 2025 -
Kenya’s New Gambling Law Forces Bettors to Contribute to SHIF and Pension Schemes KenyaMillions of Kenyan gamblers are now facing additional costs after the enactment of the Gambling Control Act 2025, which mandates that a portion of every betting stake must be channelled into the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and pension savingsNovember 7, 2025
