Complete Guide - Sports Betting in Kenya

📜 Gambling Legislation in Kenya

✅ Legal: Online sports betting is legal and regulated in Kenya. You can bet legally on licensed sites.

Legal Framework

Legal and regulated by the Betting Licensing and Control Board. Highly developed market with more than 30 operators. License required. 20% tax on revenue.

Applicable Law

Legislation is governed by the Betting Control and Licensing Act of 1966 (amended).

Regulatory Authority

Betting Licensing and Control Board - Official website

Regulation

Mandatory license, 20% tax

Site Blocking

Licensed sports betting sites are not blocked. You can freely access authorized operators.

⚽ Most Popular Sports in Kenya

Football

Football is very popular in Kenya. The national team, the "Harambee Stars", takes part in African competitions. The FKF Premier League is widely followed.

Athlétisme

Kenya is a world athletics powerhouse, notably in long-distance and middle-distance running.

Rugby

Rugby is very popular, with the national team "Shujaa" excelling in rugby sevens.

🏟️ Main Football Clubs in Kenya

Kenya has a competitive professional football league. Here are the main clubs that dominate the championship:

Gor Mahia

Nairobi • 20 championship titles

AFC Leopards

Nairobi • 12 championship titles

Tusker FC

Nairobi • Professional club

📊 Useful Information for Bettors

💰 Currency

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

🌍 Time Zone

UTC+3 (EAT)

📱 Internet Access

Penetration rate: ~30%

⚖️ Legal Status

✅ Legal & Regulated

👥 Population

~55 million

🏛️ Capital

Nairobi

📚 Reference Guide

Available Operators

Licensed operators: Betika, SportPesa, 1xBet

📅 Future Evolution

Last update: 24 November 2025

The information presented is based on current legislation. We regularly update our data to reflect legislative changes.