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President Ruto Appoints Joseph Kirui Limo as New Chair of Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority Kenya

President 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 Makau

November 1, 2025

Kenya Introduces 5% Withholding Tax on All Betting Withdrawals Under Finance Act 2025 Kenya

Kenya 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 Kenya

Kenya’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 2026

October 13, 2025

Kenya Parliament Passes Crypto Bill, Awaits Presidential Signature Kenya Cryptocurrencies

Kenya’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 time

October 11, 2025

EGT Digital in a strategic partnership with Pepeta in Kenya EGT Kenya

EGT Digital is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the prominent Kenyan operator Pepeta

August 27, 2025

Kenyan President approves bill to increase minimum bet Kenya Regulation

On August 7, Kenyan President William Ruto approved the Gambling Control Bill 2023, which introduces new controls on gambling

August 12, 2025

BCLB Announces List of Licensed Operators for 2025-2026 Kenya Regulation

On 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 year

August 6, 2025

Kenya to introduce higher deposits for bookmakers Kenya

To 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 $773,000

July 28, 2025

Kenya Fails to Block Aviator Kenya

According 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 Aviator

July 26, 2025

Kenya drops controversial 3% digital asset tax after industry pushback Kenya Cryptocurrencies

Kenya 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