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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 -
Meta Chooses Safaricom as Landing Partner for New Oman, Kenya Submarine Cable KenyaMeta has appointed Safaricom as its official landing partner in Kenya for the new “Daraja” submarine cable system — a 4,108-kilometre high-capacity network linking Salalah, Oman, with Mombasa, KenyaNovember 2, 2025 -
President Ruto Appoints Joseph Kirui Limo as New Chair of Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority KenyaPresident William Ruto has appointed former Kipkelion East MP Joseph Kirui Limo as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), replacing Jane Mwikali MakauNovember 1, 2025 -
Kenya Introduces 5% Withholding Tax on All Betting Withdrawals Under Finance Act 2025 KenyaKenya has implemented a new 5% withholding tax on all withdrawals from betting and gaming wallets, replacing the previous 20% tax on net winnings. The measure took effect on 1 July 2025 under the Finance Act 2025, reshaping how gambling income is taxed in the country.October 18, 2025 -
Kenya Suspends All Annual Gambling Licensing During Transition to New Regulator KenyaKenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has announced a suspension of all annual gambling license applications — new and renewals — as the country transitions regulatory authority to the newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), with the process set to conclude by February 2026October 13, 2025 -
Kenya Parliament Passes Crypto Bill, Awaits Presidential Signature Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya’s National Assembly has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025 — a landmark law set to regulate the country’s cryptocurrency and digital asset industry for the first timeOctober 11, 2025 -
Kenya Brand Rating: Popularity Analysis for September 2025 Market analysis KenyaThe Kenyan gaming market remains one of the most dynamic and competitive in East Africa. In September 2025, industry leaders continued to battle for player attention, focusing on localization, mobile technology, and aggressive marketing. We analyzed search activity to identify the top ten most in-demand brands and understand who is setting the rules in this market.October 5, 2025 -
EGT Digital in a strategic partnership with Pepeta in Kenya EGT KenyaEGT Digital is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the prominent Kenyan operator PepetaAugust 27, 2025 -
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
