16 OctRegulation
Kenyan gambling regulator urges closer industry engagement at iGamingFuture East Africa
Operators and regulators face pressure to improve customer protection while keeping regulatory capabilities aligned with technological change.
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- Logifuture 2026-09-21 · entry
- Odibets 2026-09-21 · entry
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- Mozzartbet 2026-09-02 · entry
- QLOT Consulting 2026-08-20 · entry
- RSM Eastern Africa 2026-08-20 · entry
Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
14 OctRegulation
Kenyan gambling sector awaits court directions amid fee concerns
Pending court directions leave Kenyan operators uncertain over gambling regulations and fee increases.
13 OctRegulation
Kenya High Court leaves gambling licence fee unresolved as demand rises 29.5%
Operators face unresolved Kenyan licensing costs while reported iGaming demand has increased.
September 2026
21 SepDeals & M&A
Logifuture starts operating with Odibets in Kenya
The reported launch gives operators and suppliers an indication of Logifuture’s planned expansion across three African markets.
21 SepDeals & M&A
Logifuture launches Zoom Sports with Odibets in Kenya
Odibets’ Kenyan offering now includes Logifuture’s round-the-clock virtual football and tennis through Zoom Sports.
11 SepRegulation
Nairobi appoints AGOK to 21-day gaming law review taskforce
AGOK’s taskforce membership gives operators representation in reviewing implementation of Nairobi County’s gambling legislation.
11 SepRegulation
ARSO 2026 proposal seeks unified online self-exclusion standard for iGaming
The proposal could establish common self-exclusion standards for online gambling operators.
3 SepTenders & awards
NLB outlines separate lottery oversight roles in Kenya
The future lottery operator will face both regulatory supervision by the GRA and contractual obligations to the National Lottery Board.
August 2026
25 AugRegulation
Kenya’s High Court permits collection of disputed KES50m gambling licence fees
Operators face disputed licensing charges while the court challenge continues, with refunds dependent on the regulations being invalidated.
21 AugTenders & awards
Kenya’s National Lottery Board selects RSM-QLOT consortium to advise on operator procurement
The advisers will help establish the commercial framework and procurement process for Kenya’s first national lottery operator.
20 AugTenders & awards
National Lottery Board appoints RSM and QLOT as Kenya lottery transaction advisers
Kenya’s appointment of transaction advisers supports the launch of its first National Lottery Operator.
19 AugLicences & markets
Kenya’s GRA opens licensing cycle after High Court lifts restrictions
Operators must reapply as existing licences expire, while disputed fee increases remain suspended pending final judgment.
19 AugLicences & markets
Kenya GRA opens gambling licence applications for 2026
Kenya’s application window allows gambling operators to seek 2026 licences under the Gambling Control Act, 2025.
11 AugRegulation
Kenya High Court partially lifts suspension of gambling licensing rules
Kenya’s regulator can resume licensing work under the reinstated provisions.
7 AugRegulation
Kenyan court pauses gambling licence fee and capital increases
The ruling suspends the contested fee and capital provisions while other licensing rules take effect.
July 2026
22 JulRegulation
Kenya High Court suspends new gambling licensing framework
The stay halts implementation of Kenya’s new gambling licensing framework.
22 JulRegulation
Kenyan High Court pauses two gambling licensing regulations
The order pauses implementation of the two licensing provisions during litigation.
22 JulRegulation
Kenya High Court suspends gambling licensing framework
The order pauses implementation while the consultation challenge proceeds.
20 JulRegulation
Kenya introduces access restrictions for offshore gambling operators
Offshore operators face penalties for failing to restrict Kenyan access.
16 JulRegulation
Kenya betting tax collections exceed annual target
The collections provide more betting-related tax revenue than budgeted.
16 JulRegulation
Kenya introduces new gambling rules under Gambling Control Act
The rules change the regulatory framework governing Kenya’s gambling market.
Recent developments
Licences
- Kenya’s GRA opens licensing cycle after High Court lifts restrictions
Operators must reapply as existing licences expire, while disputed fee increases remain suspended pending final judgment.
- Kenya GRA opens gambling licence applications for 2026
Kenya’s application window allows gambling operators to seek 2026 licences under the Gambling Control Act, 2025.
Deals
- Logifuture starts operating with Odibets in Kenya
The reported launch gives operators and suppliers an indication of Logifuture’s planned expansion across three African markets.
- Logifuture launches Zoom Sports with Odibets in Kenya
Odibets’ Kenyan offering now includes Logifuture’s round-the-clock virtual football and tennis through Zoom Sports.
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