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Betting firm backs Mathare United in boost for Kenyan football Kenya Sports betting

International betting giant 1XBet has been officially announced as the new principal shirt sponsor for Mathare United’s Men’s and Women’s teams, marking a major milestone in the club’s history.

June 12, 2025

Kenya moves to make betting firms fund gambling addiction treatment Kenya Regulation

Betting firms in Kenya could soon be compelled to contribute a portion of their profits towards a fund dedicated to rehabilitating gambling addicts, if a proposed government-backed law gains approval in Parliament.

June 2, 2025

Kenya bans celebrities from gambling ads under new rules Kenya Regulation

Kenya's Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has banned celebrities, influencers, and content creators from gambling advertisements following the end of a 30-day advertising suspension

May 30, 2025

Kenya fines eight broadcasters for airing illegal gambling promotions Kenya Regulation

The 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 Cryptocurrencies

Kenya'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 betting

Kenya’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 Regulation

The 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 betting

President 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 Regulation

The 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 Regulation

The 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