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.
In a ruling issued on Monday, the board certified the case as urgent and allowed Super Metro to resume operations immediately while awaiting the full...
The case stemmed from Wanjigi’s arrest in August last year after the State accused him of illegally possessing an assortment of firearms.
The Unified Licensing Framework, last updated in 2014, has served as the foundation for regulating telecommunications, e-commerce, cyber security, bro...
This shift is expected to streamline the application process, improve service delivery, and enhance revenue collection.
