Kenya’s BCLB disputes KES766bn gambling-spend figure for 2024
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board disputed reports that people in the country spent KES766bn on gambling in 2024, saying the figure may include unlicensed offshore platforms. The board said gambling-related taxes totalled KES22.3bn in the 2023/2024 financial year. It also described measures including advertising rules, digital monitoring and work on a national self-exclusion programme.
The board’s figures and proposed safeguards shape how operators and policymakers assess Kenya’s regulated gambling market.