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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Kenya drops controversial 3% digital asset tax after industry pushback Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya has officially withdrawn a proposed 3% digital asset tax following strong opposition from industry players and stakeholders.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 -
Kenya fines eight broadcasters for airing illegal gambling promotions Kenya RegulationThe Authority acknowledged the seriousness of the matter and emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity of Kenya’s communications sector.May 27, 2025 -
Kenya’s Parliament opens public hearings on landmark cryptocurrency bill Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya's Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has officially launched public hearings today, the 22nd of May, on the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, the country’s first major legislative effort to regulate the fast-growing digital asset sector.May 22, 2025
