Senate Probes Gambling Regulations After Operators Raise Concerns Over Fees

Kenya’s Senate will consult private organisations and government agencies before deciding whether to revoke some controversial gambling rules. On November 3, the Committee on Delegated Legislation heard from the Association of Gaming Operators-Kenya and the Jockey Club of Kenya, which cited procedural flaws and provisions they said conflict with the law. The association challenged fees and minimum capital requirements, including Ksh100 million for online betting operators and Ksh50 million for retail bookmakers, calling them excessive barriers to entry. It also said some charges amount to taxation and that the Gambling Regulatory Authority has yet to respond to concerns referred to it in August.