The Chairperson of Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), Dr. Jane Mwikali Makau, has been recognized with the prestigious Regulatory Alliance Award at the AGE Lagos Summit 2025, which is a leading gaming and regulatory forum in Africa.
The award recognizes her efforts in unifying gaming regulations across Africa, promoting cooperation between countries, and maintaining high regulatory standards.
Under the stewardship of Mwikali, Kenya has become a model for responsible gaming across Africa, emphasizing integrity, compliance, and industry best practices.
Dr. Mwikali’s recognition highlights the impact of BCLB in establishing a structured and well-regulated gaming sector in Africa, that focuses on policies that promote transparency, accountability, and consumer protection.
Accepting the award, Dr. Mwikali highlighted the importance of collaboration between regulators and industry stakeholders.
“This award is a recognition of the hard work and dedication of the entire BCLB team and our partners across Africa. Together, we are building a gaming industry that operates with integrity, transparency, and responsibility. Kenya’s success in this area is a testament to the power of collaboration, and I am proud to be part of this journey,” she said.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, appointed Jane Mwikali to chair the Betting, Control and Licensing Board in 2022, when he was still the Cabinet Secretary for interior.
The appointment is set to run for a period of three years after it took effect in December 2022.
Dr. Mwikali is an ordained Reverend and leads services at Freedom Embassy Arena in Nairobi, Kenya.
She is also the chairperson of Strategy, Technical & Business Development Committee and a member of Governance Risk and Audit Board Committee (GRAC).
