President William Ruto has signed the Gambling Control Bill 2023 into law, significantly overhauling gambling regulations in Kenya. The new legislation introduces enhanced oversight and aims to modernize the sector while curbing underage gambling and promoting responsible betting.

• The minimum betting amount on online sites is now set at Ksh20. Operators allowing bets below this face a fine of at least Ksh5 million or imprisonment up to five years.
• The bill establishes the Gambling Regulatory Authority to oversee licensing and real-time monitoring of gambling activities, accessible by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
• Gamblers must now be registered with an account, and operators are mandated to implement strict mechanisms to prevent underage individuals from registering.
• Prize payouts are regulated: monetary winnings must be transferred within two days, and non-monetary prizes delivered within seven days.