Kenya has introduce a Gambling Control Bill in an effort to establish a new Gambling Regulatory Authority. The Gambling Control Bill 2023, currently before parliament, establishes a new Gambling Regulatory Authority. Once approved, it will replace the current Betting, Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).
Incorporating the board’s present mandate, the new Authority will also be responsible for both licensing and regulation.
“The bill seeks to regulate betting, casinos and other forms of gambling, including the authorisation of prize competitions, public lotteries and media promotions,” the bill states.
The state-backed Gambling Control Bill is sponsored by National Assembly Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah.
