Kenya Gambling Control Act Regulations Open For Public Review Now

Welcome to Jetbet Kenya’s comprehensive breakdown of the brand-new Kenya Gambling Control Act regulations. Undoubtedly, the local betting scene is shifting rapidly right now. The Gambling Control Act (No. 14 of 2025) officially received assent on August 7, 2025, and came into full operation shortly after on August 20, 2025. This historic move ushered the country into a completely new era of modern and robust betting oversight.

Crucially, this legal reform completely transitioned the old Betting Control and Licensing Board into the newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority. This powerful new Authority is now vested with broad mandates to oversee the entire sector effectively. Now, to fully operationalize the law, the Executive Office of the President has officially proposed a detailed operational framework. Therefore, we have broken down exactly what these massive legal changes mean for you below.

Six Proposed Kenya Gambling Control Act Regulations Revealed

The government has officially drafted six specific rules to ensure a transparent and well-regulated betting sector. Collectively, these operational laws aim to safeguard the public interest while promoting responsible gaming practices locally.

Here are the six crucial proposals currently up for review:

• The Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026.

• The Gambling Control (Conduct of Gambling Operations) Regulations, 2026.

• The Gambling Control (National Lottery) Regulations, 2026.

• The Gambling Control (Advertising) Regulations, 2026.

• The Gambling Control (Gambling Appeals Tribunal) Regulations, 2026.

• The Gambling Control (Foreign-Facing Operators) Regulations, 2026.

For digital marketers and betting platforms, the Advertising and Foreign-Facing Operators rules will be absolutely critical to watch moving forward.

How To Participate In The New Betting Regulations Process

The Gambling Regulatory Authority is currently inviting organizations, institutions, and individual members of the public to submit their comments directly. In fact, the official window for written submissions runs from March 25th through April 13th, 2026.

You can easily access the full draft documents and the official submission template on the Authority’s website at www.gra.go.ke. Furthermore, you can submit your filled memoranda through two main channels:

• Email Submission: Send your soft copies directly to regulations@gra.go.ke.

• Physical Delivery: Drop off hard copies at the Gambling Regulatory Authority, located on the 7th Floor of ACK Gardens Annex, 1st Ngong Avenue, Nairobi (P.O. Box 43977-00100).

Additionally, a major citizen engagement meeting is officially scheduled to take place in Nairobi very soon. Stakeholders, including the private sector, civil society, and the youth, are highly encouraged to attend. This massive public forum will be held at the Kenya International Conventional Centre (KICC). The crucial sessions will run from March 31st to April 1st, 2026, between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm daily. Ensure you review the drafts and make your voice heard before the deadline!

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