Kenya’s BCLB cites funding and staffing constraints in illegal-gambling oversight
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board told a parliamentary committee that illegal gambling had increased online and in land-based venues, according to the report. Director Peter Mbugi said the board’s 2023–24 budget allocation was Sh109.6m and cited inadequate funding, staffing and technology, as well as outdated legislation, as barriers to effective oversight.
Operators and regulators face potential policy and enforcement changes as the board identifies resource and legal gaps in oversight.