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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Spiro Partners with Gor Mahia to Drive Electric Vehicle Adoption in Kenya.
Spiro has signed Gor Mahia as its Official Electric Mobility Partner for the 2026/27 season. The one-year partnership brings together…
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Visit Rwanda Becomes Aston Villa’s Official Partner Starting 2026/27 Season
Rwanda has signed a record multi-year sponsorship deal with Aston Villa, marking a significant milestone in the club’s commercial history…
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SCRYPT Unites Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda in Real Time Stablecoins Payment System.
SCRYPT stablecoin settlement has expanded into four East African markets,Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. This integration will allow businesses, banks and…
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Uganda’s President Museveni Returns Key Tax Bills to Parliament Over Betting and Plastic Duty Proposals
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has declined to sign the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill,…
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Kenya’s Junior Starlets Secure Second Consecutive World Cup Qualification
Kenya’s national Under-17 women’s football team, the Junior Starlets, has secured its second consecutive qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s…
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Shacks Evolution Studios Partners with Bet9ja.
Shacks Evolution Studios has announced a strategic partnership with Bet9ja, further broadening its outreach in Nigeria and Africa as well.…
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Uganda’s Gaming Industry Booms to UGX 8 Trillion with Digital Transformation
Uganda‘s gaming industry has evolved from a small, land-based market into an approximate UGX 8 trillion digital industry, making traditional…
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Online Gambling Fraud Skyrockets 3x in South Africa, Reports SumSub.
UK-based software firm SumSub reported a triple increase(since 2025) in online gambling fraud in South Africa. This was reported in…
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Nigeria’s Flutterwave Partners PayPal Xoom, Enhancing International Money Transfer in Africa.
Nigeria’s Flutterwave, has partnered with Xoom, PayPal’s international digital money transfer service, to enable faster international money transfers into Nigeria. The partnership…
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