Women in Gaming secures support from Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority
Industry body expands workplace wellness and mentorship programme following engagement with Kenya’s gaming regulator.
Kenya.- The Women in Gaming Association – East Africa has secured support from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) of Kenya as it expands workplace wellness and mentorship programme across the region’s regulated gaming industry.
The association recently met with the regulator to present its mission, vision and strategic plans, with discussions focused on empowering women in the gaming sector through professional development, education and employee wellbeing initiatives.
During the meeting, the association said it outlined plans to engage business-to-consumer (B2C) gaming operators across Kenya, creating opportunities for women employed in the industry to access mentorship and support programmes.
The organisation said the Gambling Regulatory Authority welcomed the initiative. Director general Peter Maina Karimi noted that the regulator has a significant number of women employees who could benefit from the proposed workplace wellness and mentorship sessions. The authority also invited the association to extend the programmes to its staff.
In a statement following the meeting, the association described the engagement as the first step in a wider strategy to build relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders.
“This visit marks the beginning of a broader engagement strategy as we continue meeting with key industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies to introduce our programmes and build partnerships that will positively impact the gaming industry.”
The association also thanked Karimi and his team for their support during the visit: “From the ease of securing the appointment, to the professionalism of the staff who welcomed us, and the valuable time and attention given to us by the director general Mr Peter Maina Karimi, we left feeling genuinely supported and encouraged. We are truly grateful to Mr Peter and his team at large.”
As part of its broader engagement strategy, the association plans to meet with other gaming regulators and industry organisations, including the Tanzania Gaming Association, the Gaming Board of Tanzania, Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK).
The organisation said it believes stronger collaboration between regulators, operators and industry bodies will help create healthier workplaces while expanding opportunities for women throughout the region’s gaming sector.
