betting industry Stories

Betting withdrawal tax could drive users to unregulated platforms, Budget Office warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

Under the new Finance Act 2025, any money taken out of a betting account is taxed, regardless of whether it is winnings or the original deposit.

Ruto signs laws to regulate gambling, shorten tenure of roads agency bosses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2025

A key highlight of the new law is the introduction of a minimum bet threshold of Sh20. Any operator who permits bets below this amount risks a fine of...

Betting crisis: Why Kenya cannot ban popular Aviator game
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The legislators are investigating the operations of betting and gaming companies in Kenya, citing a growing crisis of addiction.

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