East Africa
Welcome to the East Africa Gambling Regulatory News Blog, your go-to source for the latest updates on the gambling industry. Our blog delivers informative and unbiased news on regulation changes, policy updates, and developments in the gambling sector in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and other East African countries. We are committed to providing readers with factual and accurate information on issues that affect the industry and its stakeholders. We also cover stories on responsible gambling, player protection, and criminal activities related to gambling to keep our readers informed. Our experienced team of writers, analysts, and researchers are dedicated to delivering insightful content that is relevant to the East African market. Whether you are a regulator, operator, investor, or simply a gambling enthusiast, our blog has something for everyone. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest gambling news in East Africa by subscribing to our blog.
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Fintech Giant 4G Capital Hits US$1 Billion in Loans Disbursed to Kenyan and Ugandan Entrepreneurs.
4G Capital, the fintech powering small businesses in Africa, announced that it has dispersed more than US$1 billion in loans…
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Digitain Appoints Dario Jurčić as CCO for Europe and Africa.
Digitain has announced the appointment of Dario Jurčić as chief commercial officer for Europe and Africa (CCO). The new CCO…
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Gaming Board of Tanzania and PMO-RALG Sign MoU to Strengthen Gaming Regulation Collaboration in Tanzania
The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) has officially entered into a strategic partnership with the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional…
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Rwanda Development Board Convenes Engagement Forum to Promote Collaboration in the Gambling Sector for Economic Growth
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) recently convened the inaugural Gambling Industry Engagement Forum, marking a significant milestone in the government’s…
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WapiPay Kenya’s Fintech Firm Acquires an Operating License in North America.
Nairobi founded fintech company, WapiPay, has expanded into North America after receiving a Money Services Business license from Canada’s Financial…
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Goldfinch’s African Lending Venture Collapses Following Significant Defaults and a 99.8% Token Crash.
Goldfinch has collapsed in Africa after claiming over $300Mil in defaults and with its its proprietary token, GFI, is down…
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Tanzania Ministry of Finance introduces a 5% Excise Duty on Betting Stakes for the Fiscal Year 2026/27.
The Tanzania Ministry of Finance has introduced a 5% excise duty on betting stakes for the country’s 2026/27 financial year.…
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From Scepticism to Scale: The Remarkable Rise of iGaming Affiliate Partnerships in Africa
By Kelvin Njogu (Rezodds) – Super Affiliate Eight years ago, I found myself in one of the most misunderstood, yet…
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Exclusive: Social media in iGaming: It’s Not About Reach, It’s About Relevance
By Eugene Marira, Affiliate Marketing Manager, BetJam For a long time, iGaming operators approached social media the same way they…
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SportPesa Invests KES 34.14 Million in Kenyan Rugby for 2026 National Sevens Circuit
SportPesa has officially more than doubled its investment in the Kenyan National Sevens Circuit (NSC) to KES 34.14 million as…
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