This archive report was first published on 10 September 2021.
The Communications Authority of Kenya has taken regulatory action against TV and radio stations for promoting gaming activities in violation of the Programming Code.
According to the Authority, broadcasting stations are required to ensure that their programming content or services and any promotional materials do not facilitate or encourage gaming activities that are likely to mislead through inaccuracies, ambiguities, exaggeration, omissions, or take unfair advantage of any characteristic or circumstance that may exploit consumers' vulnerabilities.
The Authority has reminded broadcasters that any airing of gaming activities (betting, lotteries, and prize competitions/promotions) on broadcasting platforms must fully comply with the relevant provisions of the Programming Code, effective from Thursday, 9th September 2021.
Failure to comply shall lead to regulatory actions being taken against any violation, which may include levying penalties as prescribed in Section 83A of the Act, suspension of broadcasting license, and revocation of assigned broadcasting frequencies and/or licenses where applicable.
The Authority further sought to assure the public that they would continue to monitor the programmes aired by broadcasters to ensure conformance to the provisions of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, the Broadcasting Regulations, the Programming Code, and licensing conditions and all other attendant laws.
