Cost pain for betting firms on Sh300,000 staff permits plan

Dafabet outlet in Kawangware, Nairobi, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. 

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Betting companies face higher operating costs following plans to introduce a licence fee of up to Sh300,000 for key employees.

The permit fee for foreigners holding the key roles will be Sh300,000, while Kenyans will pay Sh50,000, under the Gambling Control Licensing Regulations, 2026.

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