Kenya: BCLB Denies Reports Kenyans Gambled Ksh 766 Billion

The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has debunked reports that Kenyans spent Ksh766 billion in 2024 on gambling alone. 

In a statement dated April 20, the board termed this figure as sensational and aimed at misleading not only policymakers but also the public on the economic reality of licensed operators.

“Debunking the Ksh766 billion myth recently reported in the media, claiming that Kenyans spent Ksh766 billion on gambling in 2024, a figure roughly equivalent to 31 per cent of…