Kenya bans celebrities from endorsing gambling ads, new regulations aim to protect vulnerable groups.

To strengthen the supervision of gambling advertisements, the Kenyan government, in collaboration with multiple agencies, has introduced new regulations that explicitly prohibit celebrities, internet influencers, and content creators from endorsing gambling ads to prevent the over-glamorization of

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Kenya halts all gambling ads for 30 days: curbing addiction culture, signaling regulatory upgrades

The Kenyan government is taking unprecedented tough measures to regulate the national gambling industry. In May 2025, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) issued a ban, suspending all gambling-related advertisements nationwide for 30 days. The ban takes immediate effect and applies to tele

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Kenya's Nairobi Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) issues mandatory compliance requirements for Aviator and Crash Games.

The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya recently issued a notice, demanding all operators to immediately cease offering Aviator and Crash type games until these games fully comply with regulatory requirements. BCLB emphasizes that operators must ensure their gaming products adhere to

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The Kenyan betting industry is experiencing licensee exits from the market due to increased tax and regulatory pressures.

This year, the number of licensed gambling companies in Kenya has significantly decreased, with 10 companies exiting the market since January.The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) currently lists 118 licensed gambling companies, down from 128 at the beginning of the year. This decline may i

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