Kenya has a relatively mature gambling market, including traditional casinos, lotteries, sports betting, and online gambling. The country's gambling activities are regulated by law, especially the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, which stipulates the licensing and regulatory requirements for gambl
The Johannesburg-based startup InsaGames has officially launched its ultra-lightweight mobile gaming platform designed specifically for emerging markets, featuring low data consumption and convenient experience to address the challenges of network connectivity and device performance in regions such
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
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) recently imposed fines on nine television stations for broadcasting gambling-related advertisements without approval, some of which appeared during religious program slots, attracting widespread attention.The regulatory body emphasized that gambling adverti
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
In the context of globalization, more and more game developers are turning their attention to overseas markets, especially those with great potential such as the Philippines, Brazil, Indonesia, India, Kenya, and Nigeria.However, how to quickly scale up and reduce promotion costs in these markets has
The Kenyan gambling regulatory authority recently took a tough stance, announcing a nationwide gambling advertisement ban for 30 days starting from April 29, 2025.This decision was personally signed by Jane Mwikali Makau, the chairperson of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), marking a f
Kenyan Parliament Sounds Alarm: This "Crash-Style" Betting Game is Poisoning the Youth!In April 2025, the Kenyan Parliament sparked a storm over online betting games. A game called "Pilot Crash" became the target of criticism, directly labeled by lawmakers as a "trap inducing youth gambling." This g
The Kenyan football club APS Bomet FC recently reached a cooperation agreement worth 5.5 million Kenyan shillings with the well-known betting company WR Bet, aimed at enhancing the team's overall performance and competitiveness.According to the agreement, WR Bet will provide financial support to APS
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
