Betting Control and Licensing Board Stories

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.

Betting firms to finance rehabilitation of addiction victims under proposed gambling law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

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

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.

Outdated laws, illegal sites threaten betting oversight despite Sh96.7bn revenue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

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

State bans celebrities, influencers from gambling ads in sweeping reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

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...

Betting firms may be rigging outcomes to avoid paying taxes, MPs warn
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

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

Govt orders pay service suspension for 23 TV stations over illegal betting ads
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

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

Crackdown on illegal betting sites sparks renewed calls for total gambling ban in Kenya
Barack Oduor  |  May 02, 2025

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...

Revealed: List of betting websites operating illegally
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2025

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

Betting firms ordered to seek approval before airing adverts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

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

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...

Inside Aviator: The addictive betting game pushing Kenyans into debt
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 26, 2025

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

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.