Uganda gaming regulator hosts Kenyan lottery board for regulatory knowledge exchange
The visit forms part of efforts by East African regulators to address cross-border gaming challenges.
Uganda.- The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) of Uganda has hosted a delegation from Kenya’s National Lotteries Board (NLB) for a regulatory knowledge-sharing engagement focused on gaming and lottery oversight.
The visit brought together officials from both institutions to exchange experiences on regulatory practices, responsible gaming measures, compliance monitoring and broader governance issues affecting the gambling sector. It forms part of ongoing efforts by regulators in East Africa to address challenges linked to an increasingly digital and cross-border gaming market.
Speaking during the engagement, William Frederick Blick, representing NLGRB board chairman Kenneth Kitariko, said closer cooperation among regulators is necessary to improve oversight of gaming and lottery activities across the region. He noted that regular engagement between regulatory bodies can support information sharing, policy development and the adoption of common approaches to emerging industry issues.
The discussions come at a time when gambling regulators across Africa are facing growing demands to strengthen consumer protection, monitor operator compliance and respond to technological changes reshaping the sector. Online gaming platforms, digital payments and cross-border operations have increased the need for coordination between regulators in neighbouring jurisdictions.
Catherine Ochanda, director at Kenya’s National Lotteries Board, welcomed the opportunity to engage with Ugandan counterparts and said the visit would help both institutions learn from each other’s regulatory experiences. She also reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to continued collaboration on matters affecting the gaming and lottery industry.
While no formal agreements were announced, officials indicated that the engagement could support future cooperation in areas such as regulatory capacity building, responsible gaming initiatives, compliance enforcement and information exchange.
