The Gambling Control Act, 2025 (Act No. 14 of 2025) (“the Act”) was signed into law on 7 August 2025 and took effect on 20 August 2025. It replaces the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act (Cap. 131). This new law creates an updated system for regulating gambling in Kenya, keeping up with changes in technology, especially online gambling. It also aims to protect consumers and reduce social harm. By modernising the legal framework, the Act seeks to strike a balance between enabling a regulated gambling market and protecting the public from the consequences of unchecked gambling.  WHO IS THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY UNDER THE NEW ACT  … Continue reading KENYA’S GAMBLING CONTROL ACT 2025: A NEW ERA FOR REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE