Tanzania hosted a Kenyan National Lottery Board delegation for high-level discussions on lottery governance and regulation.
The two institutions exchanged best practices to strengthen transparency, accountability and public confidence in the lottery operations.
The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT), led by Board Chairman Ambassador Modest Mero, described the meeting as the first learning session for a delegation from Kenya’s National Lottery Board (NLB).
Held in Dar es Salaam, the session provided an opportunity for the two regulators to exchange experiences. They discussed best practices on the governance, regulation and oversight of national lottery operations. Discussions covered regulatory frameworks, operational systems and approaches aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and public trust.
The engagement highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and institutional learning in strengthening national lottery operations.
The discussions extended beyond governance and regulation to include lottery operations, technology oversight, accountability frameworks, compliance and public benefit management.
Jackie Tonui, a member of the Kenyan delegation, said, “the engagement focused on governance, lottery operations, technology oversight, accountability frameworks, compliance, and public benefit management.” He added, “these are critical areas as Kenya progresses towards operationalising the National Lottery.”
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Reflecting on the broader significance of the visit, a Kenyan delegate believes that Successful national lotteries are built on strong governance, public trust, operational integrity, and meaningful public impact.
This is the first of its kind meeting between the two boards.
