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Kenyan crypto firms launch unified lobby as VASP Act ushers in strict new rules Kenya CryptocurrenciesMore than 50 Kenyan digital asset companies have formed the Virtual Asset Association of Kenya (VAAK) to speak with one voice as the country rolls out its new Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, a law that tightens licensing, compliance and AML controls for exchanges, wallets and payment platforms.December 31, 2025 -
Simba Casino in Nairobi to welcome its customers with EGT’s General Series products and Spider CMS EGT KenyaThe prominent Simba Casino in Nairobi has recently equipped its gaming floor with slot products from EGT. The popular G 50-50 C VIP and G 55 C VIP cabinets from General Series are now available to the guests, offering them the opportunity to dive into the captivating world of Red, Blue, Green, and Fruits General HD multigame mixes. In addition, EGT’s casino management system Spider has been instal...December 23, 2025 -
Kenya’s gambling industry enters final two-month countdown to new Gambling Regulatory Authority KenyaGambling operators in Kenya have entered the last phase of a sweeping regulatory transition, with the handover to the new Gambling Regulatory Authority under the Gambling Control Act 2025 due to be completed by the end of February 2026 – leaving companies roughly two months to align ownership, systems and compliance policies with the modernised frameworkDecember 23, 2025 -
Bitcoin ATMs appear in Nairobi malls as Kenya’s new crypto law takes effect regulators warn no operators are licensed yet Kenya CryptocurrenciesBitcoin ATMs have been installed in several major malls across Nairobi just days after Kenya’s new Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) Act came into effect, creating an immediate regulatory test as no crypto operators have yet received licenses.November 23, 2025 -
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
