Gambling firms in Kenya have taken legal action, challenging new regulations that drastically increase licensing fees and compliance costs for the industry.

• Licence fees for online bookmakers have surged from Ksh200,000 to Ksh50 million, with casino licence fees rising from Ksh7 million to Ksh120 million.
• The petitioners include various gambling companies, challenging the Gambling Control Regulations, 2026.
• The High Court has previously suspended the regulations, but the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is seeking to lift the order, arguing it disrupts operations.