Government Spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, has said that the government is in the process of enforcing stricter laws in its effort to regulate gambling in the country.
In a statement on Wednesday, April 23, Mwaura said that the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) is working jointly with the Parliament to reinforce existing laws so as to elevate oversight of gambling in the country, especially on online betting platforms. "The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), in collaboration with Parliament, is fast-tracking the Gambling Control Bill, 2023, to modernise existing laws," he said.
According to Mwaura, the accelerating rate of gambling addiction in the country has contributed significantly to the loss of property, decreased productivity, and even the loss of life.
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura during a press briefing on July 18, 2024.