Betting Control and Licensing Board Stories

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.

Tribunal lifts NTSA’s ban on Super Metro, allows matatus to resume operation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

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...

Court quashes revocation of Jimi Wanjigi’s firearm licence, says DPP violated his rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

The case stemmed from Wanjigi’s arrest in August last year after the State accused him of illegally possessing an assortment of firearms.

Communications Authority calls for public input on overhaul of telecoms licensing framework
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The Unified Licensing Framework, last updated in 2014, has served as the foundation for regulating telecommunications, e-commerce, cyber security, bro...

Counties have three years to digitise licence systems
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

This shift is expected to streamline the application process, improve service delivery, and enhance revenue collection.

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