Betting Control and Licensing Board Stories

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

The government argues that it cannot continue shouldering the cost of addiction treatment while betting firms rake in billions in profits without taki...

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

While these numbers highlight the financial contribution of betting to the economy, the BCLB warned MPs that the fast-growing industry is difficult to...

Outdoor advertising is limited to electronic billboards, with a cap of two ads per hour per operator. Formats such as wall branding or bus wraps are p...

KRA’s Chief Manager for Betting and Gaming, Joseph Otieno, acknowledged that the taxman suspects some betting firms could be engaging in practices tha...

In a letter addressed to the Communications Authority of Kenya dated May 5, 2025 and copied to Safaricom and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation...

Renowned Muslim cleric, Sheikh Salim Charo, now wants the government to move further and completely ban gambling, terming it a vice that is not only s...

The Board's investigations revealed that these unauthorised websites were blatantly violating gambling regulations established by BCLB. "Unauthorised...

The new measures follow the government’s renewed focus on reducing the impact of gambling on society, especially among vulnerable populations.

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

Underneath its flashy interface lies a complex algorithm designed to hook, thrill, and sometimes confuse users.