Kenya plans new gambling regulations as 30-day ad ban nears end

Monday, May 19, 2025 8:05 PM
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  • Ndubi Moturi and Cynthia Makena, Daily Nation

The Betting Control and Licensing Board has formed a multi-agency team to review operational guidelines of betting and gaming companies.

On Friday, the board chairperson, Dr Jane Makau, raised concern about the vice that has taken a toll on the country’s youth, saying that the guidelines will touch on controlling betting, limiting the time of control and preventing underage betting.

“We all understand that betting is addictive. We must unite and sanitise this country by reviewing the guidelines. The team we have already put in place will review what is being consumed by the public and ensure that all the operators adhere to them,” Dr Makau said.