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MPs grill PS Isaboke after Sh500 million spent on MyGov advertising in newspapers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

The controversy stems from audit queries in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2023, which flagged payments made through...

Blow to content creators as court declines to suspend ban on online alcohol ads
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2025

The case was filed by content creators Fidel Shammah Omusula and Brian Muthengi Kimanzi, who argued the policy was introduced without consulting stake...

MPs pass Gambling Bill, impose heavy fines and jail terms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The law aims to shield vulnerable groups from the harmful effects of betting while ensuring that only responsible gambling is promoted.

Content creators give BCLB 48-hour ultimatum to suspend gambling ad ban
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

While acknowledging the need to address gambling concerns in the country, they said a total ban would not produce the intended results.

Digital creators push back on new gambling advertising guidelines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

The content creators said the decision to ban influencers from gambling promotions was made without proper consultation.

Gambling crackdown: Communications Authority issues 12-hour warning to defiant broadcasters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

Yahweh Media Services and eight other stations were fined Sh500,000 each for continuing to air unlicensed gambling promotions despite clear directives...

Government suspends gambling adverts for 30 days in move to tackle growing crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

At the same time, the government has also formed a multi-agency team to craft stronger controls aimed at promoting responsible gambling and protecting...

High Court declares ICT PS Kisiang’ani has no powers to decide who gets govt advertising
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

Lawyers and journalists accused Kisiang’ani of monopolising government advertisements to cripple independent media houses financially.

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