The meeting, held in Nairobi on May 6, brought together the Board of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), which recently transitioned into the Gambling Regulatory Authority <\/strong>(GRA) under Kenya\u2019s Gambling Control Act, 2025, and representatives from the country\u2019s gaming industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Koskei, the talks followed an earlier engagement with the GRA and focused on reviewing reforms<\/strong> implemented over the past two and a half years. \u201cFollowing the engagement with the Gambling Regulatory Authority, I convened a joint session bringing together the Board and the Association of Gaming Operators in Kenya,\u201d Koskei said, according to Capital FM.<\/p>\n\n\n Koskei said the meeting reviewed the impact of recent reforms that authorities believe have helped stabilise the sector while laying the foundation for sustainable growth<\/strong>. \u201cThe discussion reviewed reforms implemented over the past two and a half years that restored order and stability in the sector, and examined how to position the industry for sustained growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The discussions come at a pivotal moment for Kenya\u2019s gambling sector, which has undergone major regulatory changes amid growing scrutiny over responsible gambling, addiction risks, advertising practices and compliance with tax <\/strong>and licensing rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Industry discussions during the meeting also centred on balancing economic growth <\/strong>with public welfare and consumer protection under Kenya\u2019s evolving gambling framework. Additional responsible gambling measures discussed included age-verification systems, self-exclusion programmes and awareness campaigns aimed at reducing gambling-related harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The discussions form part of Kenya\u2019s broader effort to modernise gambling oversight <\/strong>under the Gambling Regulatory Authority framework and the Gambling Control Act, 2025, which introduced stricter regulatory and consumer protection measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Koskei also reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to maintaining fairness and accountability<\/strong> in the regulation of gaming activities. \u201cGovernment remains committed to a transparent, fair and well-regulated gaming industry that protects the public interest while supporting enterprise and investment,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wider reforms in recent years have also included tighter advertising restrictions, enhanced compliance requirements and increased focus on responsible gambling initiatives. A major theme of the talks was the need for a predictable and transparent<\/strong> regulatory environment capable of supporting both investment and public trust in the sector.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/FELIX.jpg\")
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