We are analysing the new landscape in Kenya as the six regulations came into effect on 30th June and became binding for all gaming operations after a three-day notice period, with the GRA confirming that it has commenced the first licensing cycle since inception.
The six new laws encompass details around licensing, conduct of gambling operators, National Lottery 2026, advertising, the gambling appeals tribunal, and rules facing foreign operators.
Additionally, the regulator has included a transitional 60-day window within which licences issued under the now-repealed acts remain valid, albeit only for sixty days from GRA’s original date of assuming office (30th June 2026), within which time the holders of such licences must apply for the appropriate licence under the new act.
John Mutua, CEO of the Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AG..