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Kenyan President approves bill to increase minimum bet Kenya RegulationOn August 7, Kenyan President William Ruto approved the Gambling Control Bill 2023, which introduces new controls on gamblingAugust 12, 2025 -
BCLB Announces List of Licensed Operators for 2025-2026 Kenya RegulationOn July 29, the Kenya Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) released the official list of all operators that have met the relevant requirements and have been granted a license for the 2025-2026 yearAugust 6, 2025 -
Kenya to introduce higher deposits for bookmakers KenyaTo protect players from non-payment of winnings by operators, the Kenyan government may amend the Gambling Control Bill. The change proposes to increase the deposit for bookmakers from $1,930 to $773,000July 28, 2025 -
Kenya Fails to Block Aviator KenyaAccording to BCLB Director Peter Mbugi, the Aviator game is owned by a company registered in Poland. National regulators have no power to restrict access or revoke the license because the platform and servers are located outside Kenya. Moreover, it is impossible to ban operators offering AviatorJuly 26, 2025 -
Kenya drops controversial 3% digital asset tax after industry pushback Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya has officially withdrawn a proposed 3% digital asset tax following strong opposition from industry players and stakeholders. The tax, first introduced two years ago, faced growing resistance, particularly over the past year, led by the Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce (VACC).June 30, 2025 -
Kenya proposes joint oversight by five agencies to regulate crypto sector Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya is advancing towards the formal regulation of its fast-growing cryptocurrency industry, following strong backing from a parliamentary committee. The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has endorsed a proposal for five government agencies to jointly oversee the operations of virtual asset service providers (VASPs).June 26, 2025 -
Kenya cuts betting excise duty to 5% in major tax reform Kenya RegulationKenya’s Parliament has approved a major amendment to the Finance Bill 2025, reducing the excise duty on betting stakes from 15% to 5%.June 20, 2025 -
Betting firm backs Mathare United in boost for Kenyan football Kenya Sports bettingInternational 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 RegulationBetting 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 RegulationKenya'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 suspensionMay 30, 2025
