The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has ordered all radio and television broadcasters to remove betting and gambling content within 14 days.
In a letter dated April 23, 2025, the Authority cautioned that any station that fails to follow the directive within 14 days from the date of letter could lose its license.
“The purpose of this letter is therefore to notify all broadcasters to remedy these contraventions within 14 days from the date of this letter and adhere to the provisions in the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998: License Conditions and Programming code”, part of the statement read.
“The Authority will take enforcement action against a broadcaster who fails to remedy these contraventions in line with Section 83A(1) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998; and/or revoke the license as per Sections 46J(a) and (b) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998” the statement added.
The concerns come due to an increase in the number of complaints raised by consumers regarding betting, lottery and gambling content that is aired on Television (TV) and FM Radio broadcasting stations.
The Authority, therefore, reminded broadcasters to strictly follow the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, which requires responsible programming that respects community standards of decency and ensures that advertisements are not misleading.
