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Kenya Gambling Dispute Enters New Phase as High Court Refers Cases to Principal Judge KenyaKenya's ongoing gambling regulation dispute has reached a new procedural stage after the High Court referred several related constitutional challenges to the Principal Judge, delaying a final decision on contested licensing rules and financial requirements.October 27, 2026 -
Kenya High Court Delays Ruling in Gambling Licensing Challenge Until Further Directions KenyaKenya’s gambling industry will have to wait longer for clarity over controversial new licensing fees and capital requirements after the High Court failed to deliver its expected October 2 judgment and scheduled the case for further directions on October 12.October 8, 2026 -
Kenya Senate Flags Regulatory Gaps in Kilifi Betting Law KenyaKenya’s Senate has given Kilifi County one month to report on missing regulations needed to implement its Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act, as lawmakers raise wider concerns over 36 county laws that remain without complete supporting rulesOctober 7, 2026 -
Kenya Moves Closer to Launching National Lottery With New Operational Roadmap Kenya LotteryKenya's National Lottery Board has outlined the next stage of preparations for the country's National Lottery, with the project designed to generate funding for public-benefit programmes while operating under new responsible gaming and regulatory standards.September 20, 2026 -
Global Esports Federation Chief Visits Kenya as Country Pushes to Become African Esports Hub KenyaGlobal Esports Federation President and CEO Sir Paul J. Foster has completed his first official visit to Africa, holding talks in Kenya on international tournaments, dedicated esports infrastructure and new opportunities for the country's growing gaming community.September 12, 2026 -
Kenya High Court allows gambling regulator to collect contested licence fees as legal challenge continues KenyaKenya’s High Court has allowed the Gambling Regulatory Authority to collect disputed licensing fees under the 2026 rules, removing a bottleneck that had left 246 applications pending. The underlying legal challenge remains unresolved, and operators could receive refunds if the court ultimately finds the fees unlawful.August 29, 2026 -
Kenya’s first National Lottery advances towards operator appointment as RSM, QLOT named advisers KenyaKenya has moved closer to appointing the operator of its first National Lottery after the National Lottery Board selected a consortium led by RSM Eastern Africa and Sweden’s QLOT Consulting to structure and oversee the competitive procurement process.August 27, 2026 -
African iGaming Alliance meets Kenya regulator on gambling oversight KenyaThe African iGaming Alliance has met Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority to discuss responsible gambling, consumer protection, anti-money laundering controls and enforcement against illegal operators as the country implements its new gambling regulatory framework.August 26, 2026 -
Embu authorities destroy 57 gambling machines in illegal betting crackdown KenyaAuthorities in Kenya’s Embu County have destroyed 57 gambling machines seized from unlicensed businesses in Embu East, as officials intensify enforcement over illegal betting and raise concerns about gambling among school-age children.August 21, 2026 -
Kenya National Lottery Board reopens search for CEO and Fund Administrator Kenya LotteryKenya’s National Lottery Board has re-advertised its Chief Executive Officer/Fund Administrator position as the newly established institution continues to build its management structure and prepare for full operation of the National Lottery and its associated public-benefit fund.August 14, 2026
