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Gamblers in Nairobi face huge fines, fees

By Josphat Thiong'o | 5yrs ago
A public lottery licence will cost Sh4 million and Sh1 million as application or renewal fee. [Courtesy]

City Hall has proposed a raft of new tax measures and rules aimed at regulating the multi-billion-shilling gaming and betting industry in the city.

The measures are contained in the Nairobi City County Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Bill 2020. They push for the introduction of a betting Act that will establish regulations for the licensing of betting, gaming and totalisator premises.

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