Gov’t To Close Down Kameme, 23 Stations For Violating New Regulations
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has declared that 23 television stations, including famous channels like Kameme TV, will be closed immediately for breaking betting promotional restrictions.
In a statement issued by BCLB Director P.K. Mbugi on May 5, the board stated that the listed TV stations continued to run betting content with payment prompts, despite a previous decision prohibiting such promotions.
Unauthorized promotions running on tv stations. Promoters to be brought to book. pic.twitter.com/wATLUKjkJu
— Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) (@BettingBclb) May 7, 2025
According to the statement, the media defied the board’s 30-day suspension of betting commercials, instead promoting gambling with payment details openly displayed on its screens.
“Following the Board’s recent press statement announcing a 30-day suspension of betting advertisements, it has come to our attention that several media outlets continue to run unauthorized betting promotions,” the statement read.
Unauthorized Online Platforms Exploiting Kenya’s Internet Space. pic.twitter.com/7cbvjqXqwr
— Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) (@BettingBclb) May 1, 2025
The BCLB has requested the Communications Authority (CA) to take urgent action against non-compliant media houses in accordance with your mandate.
The board also stated that infractions include showing payment data on the screen and encouraging viewers to join in promotions for a chance to win, which are against the suspension rules.
The affected television stations are Kameme TV, Tohanchane TV, Favour Life TV, Wave Time, Yahweh TV, Goodwill TV, Massa TV, JCDH TV, Swahili TV, and Humble Touch.
Other stations named are Deliverance TV, Moja One, Ngumbao TV, Naivera TV, Nyumba Itu, Aviation TV, Repower, Happy TV, Jawabu TV, Madhabahu TV, Michezo TV, and Venus TV.
THE FOLLOWING TV STATIONS RISK CLOSURE FOR RUNNING UNAUTHORIZED PROMOTIONS. pic.twitter.com/IZBTRzqacl
— Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) (@BettingBclb) May 9, 2025
“The Board has determined that necessary measures must be taken against the listed TV stations, including their immediate shutdown,” it stated.
Furthermore, the BCLB indicated that it forwarded the document to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), asking for legal action against the promoters involved in these unlawful broadcasts.
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“The board is actively monitoring TV and radio broadcasts and has identified specific TV stations engaging in these unauthorized activities,” the statement added.
The planned closure of 23 television stations is a significant regulatory step in the fight against unlawful betting activities.
This demonstrates the government’s determination to ensure compliance throughout the media and gambling industries.
The affected media outlets have yet to respond to the claims, and industry experts are eagerly awaiting the Communications Authority’s next move.
Gov’t To Close Down Kameme, 23 Stations For Violating New Regulations
