JUST IN: Nairobi Targets Betting Near Homes, Schools and Churches in Sweeping Gambling Crackdown 

  Nairobi County is moving to tighten control over betting and gaming activities with a proposed law that introduces hefty fines, stricter regulations, and high licensing fees for operators. If passed, the Nairobi City County Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2023—sponsored by Ngara MCA Chege Mwaura—will significantly reshape the gambling landscape across the capital. Under the proposed bill, businesses and property owners who allow public gaming near schools, religious institutions, or residential estates risk fines of up to Ksh1 million or five years in prison. The legislation directly targets unregulated gambling, especially in informal settlements, with the aim of protecting vulnerable communities from unchecked access to betting. Mwaura criticized the national
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