The court varied an earlier order issued on August 7, 2026 that had suspended the implementation and enforcement of new licensing fees imposed on bookmakers, casinos and other gaming operators.
By
Sam Kiplagat
Court Reporter
Nation Media Group
The High Court has allowed the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRAK) to implement the contested Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026, including the collection of licensing fees, pending the determination of a case challenging the rules.
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Blocking the foreign-based online firms forces punters to use local, licensed operators that are obligated to remit levies.
