The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has given a stern order to all radio and television broadcasters to reduce betting, lottery and gambling content within 14 days.
In a letter dated April 23, 2025, signed by Director General David Mugonyi, the Authority warned that any station that fails to follow the directive within 14 days from the date of the letter could lose its broadcasting license. "The purpose of this letter is therefore to notify all broadcasters to remedy these contraventions within 14 days from the date of this letter and adhere to the provisions in the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998: Licence Conditions and Programming Code," the Authority stated. "The Authority will take enforcement action against a broadcaster who fails to remedy these contraventions in line with Section 83A(1) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act,1998; and/or revoke the licence as per Sections 46J(a) and (b) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998," Mugonyi emphasized.
Journalists during a media briefing at KICC on July 18, 2024.
Photo Isaac Mwaura The Authority raised concerns over the growing number of consumer complaints about gambling content being aired. "The Authority has noted, with concern, an increase in the number of complaints raised by consumers regarding betting, lottery and gambling content that is aired on Television (TV) and FM Radio broadcasting stations," the letter stated.
