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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Uganda losing Billions resulting from Uninspected betting machines
Uganda is losing billions of shillings in betting because betting organizations utilize untested, uninspected, and unverified equipment, according to the…
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Court Overturns Judgement that Abolished Excise Duty for Betting Firms
Gamblers have suffered a blow as the Court of Appeal postponed a decision that overturned a judgement that annulled the…
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Kenya Revenue Authority Begins Integration of 87 Extra Betting Sites
In its campaign against income leakages, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) continues to integrate 87 previously suspended betting enterprises onto its…
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Lobby Groups in Court over Increased Betting and Gaming Ads
Three lobby groups have filed lawsuits against the Kenyan government over the increased promotion of gaming, betting, and lotteries in the…
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Tough July Awaits for the Gambling Sector in Kenya
Small and medium-sized enterprises, social media influencers, gamblers, and top incomes will be among the first to be affected by the…
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Excise Duty on Gambling Down to 12.5pc in Updated Finance Bill Proposal
The fierce opposition to greater levies for the gambling industry during the revision of the Finance Bill has led to…
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87 More betting firms onboarded in New Kenya Revenue Authority System
Starting in October 2022, sports betting sites in Kenya were onboarded into KRA‘s new system with the intention of daily collecting…
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Finance Bill 2023, A Bad Idea for The Sports Industry in Kenya
The Finance Bill 2023 has received close to nill support from the public, with President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi…
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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah Files Petition Challenging the Finance Bill 2023
Nairobi – Kenya, The first budget of President William Ruto’s tenure as head of state faces a significant obstacle. Sen.…
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Media Owners Association Reject Tax on Betting, Alcohol and Advertising
During yesterday’s Public Participation session, which was presided over by the National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee, The Media Owners…
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