{"id":33325,"date":"2026-09-15T03:18:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T06:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=33325"},"modified":"2026-09-15T10:01:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:01:02","slug":"uganda-principal-judge-commends-nlgrbs-gambling-regulation-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/uganda-principal-judge-commends-nlgrbs-gambling-regulation-efforts","title":{"rendered":"Uganda Principal Judge commends NLGRB\u2019s gambling regulation efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Abodo praised the regulator\u2019s work as it used the National Court Open Day to engage the public on gambling laws, licensing and responsible gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Uganda.- Uganda\u2019s Principal Judge, Jane Frances Abodo of the High Court, has commended the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board<\/strong> (NLGRB) for its efforts to regulate the country\u2019s gambling sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The NLGRB said it was honoured to host Abodo at its exhibition during Uganda\u2019s third National Court Open Day on September 10 at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, in a post. The regulator said she commended \u201cNGLRB Uganda for its efforts in regulating the gaming sector\u201d, adding that her remarks reaffirmed the importance of awareness<\/strong> in protecting the public and enforcing the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event was held under the theme \u201cDelivering Inclusive, Efficient and Effective Justice.\u201d A total of 88 exhibitors from the Judiciary and other justice-sector institutions had confirmed their participation. The Judiciary said the event provided a platform to engage directly with the public and receive feedback on the delivery of justice<\/strong>, according to UG Standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At its exhibition, the NLGRB engaged visitors on gaming laws, licensing, compliance<\/strong> and responsible gaming, while explaining its role in protecting the public from the adverse effects of gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The September event was Uganda\u2019s third National Court Open Day, following the second edition in December 2025<\/a>, which focused on public engagement around licensing, compliance, responsible gambling and consumer protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The engagement came as the NLGRB was also participating in Africa\u2019s first Safer Gambling Week<\/a>, which ran from September 7-11. Uganda was among the regulators and organisations supporting the #PlaySafeAfrica campaign, which focused on responsible gambling and player protection. NLGRB CEO Denis Ngabirano said Uganda\u2019s participation reflected the Board\u2019s focus on ensuring gaming remains lawful, transparent, entertaining and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n