This archive report was first published on 24 July 2019.
On July 24, 2019, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) canceled 27 company licenses due to failure to meet the government's regulatory requirements on license renewal.
As a result, giant sports betting firms SportPesa and Betin Kenya have been affected, with their customers facing difficulties in depositing and withdrawing funds.
According to SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri, the firm has been in discussions with the government and relevant stakeholders, and is positive that they will be back to full operation soon.
However, Betin Kenya has stated that they are still addressing the matter with industry stakeholders, the regulators, and the government, and are waiting for the matter to be resolved before allowing customers to deposit and resume playing.
Despite the challenges, some betting sites are still operational, allowing customers to actively bet and withdraw their winnings.
On Monday, the Kenya Revenue Authority cleared 10 companies to renew their licenses, leaving another 17 struggling to comply with the government's regulations.
