The High Court in Kakamega has upheld the legality of additional taxes on betting stakes and winnings in Kenya, dismissing a petition that argued these levies constituted double taxation and violated the Constitution. The ruling affirms the government's authority to tax betting activities for revenue generation and industry regulation.

• A 12.5 per cent excise duty on amounts wagered and a 20 per cent withholding tax on winnings were deemed distinct by Justice Stephen Mbungi, applying to different taxable events.
• The petition, filed by Edward Okwama, named Milestone Gaming Limited, Standard Global East Africa Limited, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and the National Assembly among respondents.
• The court ruled that betting is a voluntary activity, and the taxes were lawfully enacted with public participation, serving dual purposes of revenue generation and discouraging gambling. Punters and industry players have 30 days to appeal the decision.