{"id":5379,"date":"2022-10-09T00:30:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-09T00:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/?p=5379"},"modified":"2022-10-09T00:30:12","modified_gmt":"2022-10-09T00:30:12","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-casino-business-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/2022\/10\/09\/how-to-set-up-a-casino-business-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO SET UP A CASINO BUSINESS IN KENYA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-760x760.jpg 760w, https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">www.koriatlaw.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>INTRODUCTION<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kenyan gambling market\nwas estimated to be worth $40 million in 2020 and ranked as the third in\nSub-Saharan Africa when it comes to sheer market size, (after South Africa and\nNigeria), but has the highest number of young gambling players in the entire region.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Kenya, casino game is the 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\nmost popular form of gambling after sports betting although, only a handful of casino operators are licensed\nto operate within the country.&nbsp;Some of <a href=\"https:\/\/slotegrator.pro\/analytical_articles\/the-gambling-market-in-kenya-analysis-and-overview\/#:~:text=The%20Kenyan%20gambling%20market%20is,rapidly%20despite%20the%20worldwide%20crisis.\">the\nbiggest and most famous casinos in Kenya<\/a> include the Casino Flamingo, the\nMayfair Casino, and the Captain\u2019s Club in Nairobi, and the Golden Key Casino,\nand the Senator Casino in Mombasa. Blackjack, roulette, and poker are among the\nmost popular table games in Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interestingly,\nthe Kenyan government recently made changes to its gambling laws of 2020 which\nnow allow more casinos and other gaming options. The changes also provide more\nopportunities for the gambling population and businesses in the country. Please\nnote that apart from public gaming licence, <a href=\"https:\/\/bclb.go.ke\/our-services\/\">there are also in Kenya the Bookmakers\nLicenses, Totalisator License, Pool Betting Scheme License, Permit Authorizing\nbookmaking at race meetings, Public Lottery Permit, Prize Competition Permit\nand the Amusement machine\/Pool Table Permit.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\nis important to state that anyone seeking to set up a casino business in Kenya\nmay choose to operate an on-premises casino and online casino, this is because\nonline casino licence is granted only to holders of on-premises casino or\npublic gaming licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT AGENCY REGULATES CASINO BUSINESS IN KENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nBetting, Lotteries and Gaming Act (\u201cBLGA\u201d) is the primary legislation on all gaming\nactivities in Kenya and the BLGA established the Betting Control and Licensing Board\n(\u201cBCLB\u201d) as the regulator of all gaming businesses, including casino, in Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER A CASINO COMPANY IN\nKENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please\nnote that anyone who seeks to register a casino business in Kenya must first\napply for a <em>\u201cNo Objection Letter\u201d<\/em>\nfrom the BCLB before it can register such a business with the Registrar of\nCompanies in Kenya. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nproposed company shall submit three (3) sets of preliminary Proposals addressed\nto: <em>The<\/em> <em>Director, Betting Control and Licensing Board<\/em> for the\ngrant of a casino\/public gaming licence. The Proposal must contain the\nfollowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A\nbrief introduction of the proposed company;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose\/objectives\nfor registration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed\nmode of operation (online\/mobile\/terminals\/physical ticketing);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Terms\nand conditions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content\nservice provider\/Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPS) and Communication\nAuthority of Kenya;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Odds\nProvider;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email\naddress &amp; phone number of a contact person for the applicant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please\nnote that upon review of the Proposal, the BCLB shall issue to the proposed\ncompany a <em>\u201cNo Objection Letter<\/em>\u201d to enable it complete the registration\nof a casino gaming company with the Registrar of Companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nrequirements for registration of a casino\/public gaming company with the\nRegistrar of Companies, Kenya are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three\nproposed names of the company;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed\nregistered address of the proposed company;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details\nof first directors, shareholders and company secretary to include the following:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date\nof birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone\nnumbers and email addresses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Object\nclause of the proposed company;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cNo\nObjection Letter\u201d<\/em> from\nthe BCLB;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorandum\nof Association of the proposed company stating its object as gaming business;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Articles\nof Association;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy\nof international passport for foreign shareholder(s) or director(s) or &nbsp;Kenyan national identification for each Kenyan\ndirector and secretary;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\npassport-sized photograph of each director, shareholder and the company\nsecretary. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please\nnote that upon completion of casino company with the Registrar of Companies,\nthe registered casino company shall proceed to apply to the BCLB for a casino\/public\ngaming licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT IS THE REQUIRED SHARE CAPITAL TO REGISTER A CASINO\/PUBLIC\nGAMING COMPANY IN KENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\nis no provision for minimum share capital when incorporating any company in\nKenya. Also, the initial share capital of a company registered in Kenya is\nexempt from stamp duty unlike in Nigeria and Ghana where stamp duty is\nchargeable on the initial share capital of a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>CAN A FOREIGNER OWN A CASINO BUSINESS IN KENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally,\na foreigner can register and own a non-gaming company in Kenya without appointing\na Kenyan director or shareholder unless otherwise required by specific law of\nKenya. However, a company seeking to set up and operate a casino business in\nKenya must have a Kenya shareholder before it can register such company with\nthe Registrar of Companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>ARE THERE OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS\nSEEKING TO SET UP A CASINO BUSINESS IN KENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes,\nthere are few regulatory requirements that must be fulfilled by foreigners who want\nto set up casino business in Kenya and they are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">i. <strong>Background\nchecks by the BCLB<\/strong>: The BCLB will not grant a casino or public gaming\nlicence to any company with foreign shareholders or directors unless it carries\nout a due diligence on the directors and shareholders in their country of\nresidence and satisfied that they have not been convicted of any crime\ninvolving fraud or dishonesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ii. <strong>Immigration\nDocuments<\/strong>: A casino company with foreign shareholder or director will\nbe required to provide a business\/work permit and a notary certificate from the\nshareholder or director\u2019s country of residence in other to open and operate a\nbank account in Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iii. <strong>Tax Registration<\/strong>: A casino company will be required to\nobtain a Personal Identification Number (\u201cPIN\u201d) from the Kenyan Revenue\nAuthority (\u201cKRA\u201d), Kenyan tax authority. &nbsp;The PIN is issued by the KRA to Kenyans or\nNon-Kenyan residents and it is essential for opening a bank account in Kenya. Please\nnote that gaming revenue in Kenya are subject to 15% tax whilst, following the\nreintroduction of withholding tax by the <em>Tax\nLaws (Amendment) Act<\/em>, all winnings are subject to withholding tax at the\nrate of 20%. All taxes must be remitted by 20<sup>th<\/sup> day of the month\nfollowing the month of collection. Late payment attracts 1% interest <em>per <\/em>month.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iv. <strong>Security\nDeposit<\/strong>: Upon the grant of the licence, the applicant is required to\nfurnish the BCLB with security by means of a deposit or other acceptable security\nof a sum not exceeding Kshs. 40,000 which may be refunded upon the expiration or\ncancellation of the licence provided the gaming company may forfeit the deposit\nupon court order for liability to the gaming public or the authority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A CASINO\/PUBLIC\nGAMING LICENCE FROM THE BCLB IN KENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nrequirements for a casino\/public gaming licence are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed\nApplication for a casino\/public gaming licence in <strong><em>Form 13A<\/em><\/strong>; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed\nconcept about the proposed business;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence\nof payment of application and Investigation fees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed\noperating name of the business (if different from the registered name);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Particulars\nof directors and shareholders;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A PIN\ncertificate and Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\ncopy of the certificate of incorporation of the company;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Articles\nand Memorandum of Association of the company whose objects must among others\ninclude gaming;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate\nof good conduct for directors of the company;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence\nof capacity to undertake casino\/public gaming operation in a seamless manner;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\nbusiness plan showing the minimum investment and sources of funding;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A broad\nstatement on the choice of Kenya for the casino\/public gaming and the\nanticipated benefits to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Punters\/players\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kenyan\npublic <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government\nof Kenya <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directors\nand shareholders;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nproposed game of chance to be offered in the casino with a brief description of\neach game;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nname and full address of the company that would be providing the applicant with\nthe gaming equipment\u2019s such as table, gaming machines, cards and all other\ndevices and systems to be used in the casino;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nrules for all the games to be offered as well as they pay back percentages;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposal\non how to mitigate excessive play and underage participation; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispute\nresolution procedure;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audited\nAccounts for the company\u2019s other business operation for the last three (3)\nyears, and evidence that none of them has a pending litigation and if any,\nprovide case\/suit numbers, nature and status;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nproposed principal place of business stating the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical\nand contact address <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In\ncase of a leased premises, a copy of lease agreement executed or due to be\nexecuted. Please note that the location will be subject to inspection to\ndetermine its suitability as a gaming premises. <strong><em>(Please note that for a new casino\/public\ngaming premises, the location must be at least 5 kilometers from existing and\noperating public gaming premises.)<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed\nprobity form by all the directors to facilitate due diligence. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that the BCLB may require\nfurther details merited to finalize an application request in line with the BLGA\nof Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>CAN A COMPANY LICENCED TO OPERATE\nON-PREMISES CASINO\/PUBLIC GAMING ALSO ENGAGE IN ONLINE CASINO BUSINESS IN\nKENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Kenya, there is no special requirement for grant of\nlicence to operate an online casino business. A company seeking to operate an\nonline casino business in Kenya must first obtain a licence to operate an\non-premises casino from the BCLB. Upon grant of the on-premises licence, the\ncompany may then apply for approval from the BCLB to operate an online casino\nbusiness in Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>ARE THERE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRANT\nOF THE APPROVAL FOR ONLINE CASINO BUSINESS IN KENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No special requirement is needed for grant of approval for\nonline casino business in Kenya after grant of licence. All that the company is\nrequired to do is to make a formal application to the BCLB of its intention to\ncommence or operate an online casino gaming business attaching its on-premises\nlicence issued by the same BCLB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BCLB shall then grant an approval to the company to\nengage in online casino business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>IS THERE ANY COST PAYABLE FOR THE GRANT OF\nAPPROVAL TO ENGAGE IN ONLINE CASINO BUSINESS?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is completely free to obtain an approval from BCLB to\nengage in online casino business in subject to proof of having previously obtained\nthe on-premises casino licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT IS THE IMPLICATION OF OPERATING A CASINO GAMING\nBUSINESS IN KENYA WITHOUT A VALID LICENCE?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\nis an offence for anyone to engage in the business of casino and gaming activities\ngenerally without obtaining a valid licence from the BCLB and any person who is\nfound guilty of such act shall be liable to a fine of about Kshs. 3,000,000or a\nterm of imprisonment not exceeding ten years or to both fine and imprisonment.\nWhere the person is a second or subsequent offender, he or she shall be liable\nto a fine of about Kshs. 5,000,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding\nfifteen years or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT ARE THE APPLICABLE FEES FOR OBTAINING CASINO OR PUBLIC\nGAMING LICENCE IN KENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\napplicable fees for obtaining a casino licence by local or foreign applicant are\nas follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>S\/N<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Particulars<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Fees (KSH)<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  1.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  of casino\/public gaming company\n  <\/td><td>\n  10,650\n  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  1.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Application\n  Fee \n  <\/td><td>\n  1,000,000\n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  2.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Investigation\n  Fee for foreign director \n  <\/td><td>\n  1,000,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  3.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Investigation\n  Fee for local (Kenyan) director\n  <\/td><td>\n  250,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  4.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Licence\n  Grant Fee\n  <\/td><td>\n  3,000,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  5.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Premises\n  Inspection Fee\n  <\/td><td>\n  100,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  6.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Annual\n  licence Operating Fee\n  <\/td><td>\n  500,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  8.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Renewal\n  of Licence Fee\n  <\/td><td>\n  25,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please\nnote that there may be other costs associated with post-incorporation registrations\nand documentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please\nnote also that the public gaming licence is issued for only one location and\nwhere the company decides to change location, it must pay to the BCLB a\ntransfer of location fee in the sum of <em>Kshs. 100,000<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>IS THERE ANY CASH DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT FOR CASINO LICENCE IN\nKENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon\nissuance of a casino\/public gaming licence, the company will be required to furnish\nthe BCLB with security deposit of a sum not exceeding Kshs. 40,000 or any other\namount as may be approved by the BCLB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please\nnote that the security deposit shall be refunded to the company on the\nexpiration or cancellation of the casino\/public gaming licence, unless it becomes\nforfeited by a Court Order by reason of conviction for an offence under the BLGA\nor for fraud or dishonesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING PUBLIC GAMING\/CASINO\nLICENCE IN KENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nprocess of obtaining a casino or public gaming licence is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">i.\nThe Application for public gaming\/casino licence in <strong><em>Form 13A<\/em><\/strong>; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ii.\nPayment of the required application and investigation fees; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iii. The BCLB shall review\nthe Application and will require the Applicant to make a presentation regarding\nthe proposed operation for the public gaming\/casino licence applied for. The\npresentation shall be judged on the following criteria;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The depth of understanding of the operations of Bookmaker,\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submission of the requisite documents,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Level of preparedness to commence operations, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How the Applicant demonstrates innovativeness and creativity in\nthe industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">iv. The BCLB will review\nthe Application regarding any areas of non- compliance with the licence\nrequirements which the applicant will be required to address;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">v. Upon successful review and approval of the application, the BCLB\nwill advise the Applicant on payment of the applicable licensing fees and\nthereafter proceed to issue the licence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT IS THE VALIDITY OF A CASINO LICENCE IN KENYA?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By\n<em>Section 9 of the BLGA<\/em>, a Casino\nLicence is valid for one (1) year and expires on every 30th of June following\nthe date of issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR OBTAINING PUBLIC GAMING\/CASINO\nLICENCE?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration\nof company in Kenya takes about to 15 to 30 days unlike Nigeria where\nregistration of company can be completed within 24 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nestimated timeline for obtaining a casino licence in Kenya is about 6 months\nsubject to fulfilling all licensing requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>WHAT BEST PRACTICES CAN A CASINO GAMING COMPANY ADOPT IN\nITS OPERATION?<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kenyan gaming laws are designed\nto ensure that responsible gaming is conducted honestly, competitively and free\nof criminal and corruptive elements. Some of the best practices that should guide\na casino gaming operator include but are not limited to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To establish and maintain responsible accounting principle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain systems for reliable record keeping of all\nactivities relating of the company and ensure prompt filing of periodic reports\nwith the BCLB;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitor and report all complex, unusual, suspicious and\/or\nlarge transactions (equivalent to or above $10,000) to anti-money laundering enforcement\nagency;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure that only persons of the legal age limit have access\nto participate in gaming activities;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develope\na safe and secure casino platform with safeguards against cybersecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The\ncompany should endeavour to display its name, address, and telephone number on its\nwebsites and the licence must be displayed at the business location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Include\nprivacy policy and terms and conditions in the company\u2019s website to engender trust\nin the customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure strict compliance with various Kenyan laws,\nregulations and ensure internal controls pertaining to the gaming activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">********************************************************<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>About KORIAT &amp; CO.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We are a commercial law firm in\nNigeria with network of lawyers and consultants in Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We assist local and foreign\nclients to process company registration and business licences in Nigeria,\nGhana, Kenya and Rwanda. We also provide legal advisory and support services to\npromoters and registered businesses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The\nabove article is not legal advice and does not automatically make its readers\nour clients unless they have engaged our services to represent them in any way.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Please contact Koriat &amp; Co.\nthrough admin@koriatlaw.com or 09067842241 if you require additional\ninformation or assistance in respect of the subject covered in the above article.\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INTRODUCTION The Kenyan gambling market was estimated to be worth $40 million in 2020 and ranked as the third in Sub-Saharan Africa [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5083,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[322,288,12,323,324,314,302,325,315,326,307],"class_list":["post-5379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-publications","tag-africanbusiness","tag-businesslicense","tag-caccbnbusiness-licencecompany-registrationfinance-company-koriat-lawyers-koriat-and-coloan-agreementmicro-creditmicrofinance-lawyersmoney-lendersme-lawyers-business-lawyers","tag-casinogameinkenya","tag-casinolicence","tag-doingbusinessinkenya","tag-gamingbusiness","tag-howtoregistercompanyinkenya","tag-investinafrica","tag-kenyanbusiness","tag-gaminglicence"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5379"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5379\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koriatlaw.com\/2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}