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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Outdated laws, illegal sites threaten betting oversight despite Sh96.7bn revenue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...

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...

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...

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.

Government forms rapid response team to tackle rising gambling addiction
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2025

The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health through the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, comes amid mounting c...

Police launch crackdown on operators of illegal gambling machines in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  May 05, 2024

Lunga Lunga OCPD Peter Nzimbi said his office will work to eliminate the machines in order to curb the rampant cases of juvenile gangs in the region.

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