Locals have rallied against proposals to raise the gambling age in Kenya to 21.
Members of parliament in Kenya last week proposed an increase in the legal gambling age to 21 for bettors. During a session held on 30 July, MPs also discussed including a minimum betting amount for all sportsbook sites.
Kenya’s Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No 70 of 2023) set the market’s minimum gambling age at 18, but under new proposed rules individuals under the age of 21 would no longer be legally permitted to make a parimutuel wager.
Also discussed in parliament was a minimum betting amount of Ksh50 ($0.39) to dissuade youths from excessive gambling activities.
