9 h. ago REGULATION | Kenya Retained on FATF Grey List – Crypto, Fintech Firms Face Rising Compliance Demands

REGULATION | Kenya Retained on FATF Grey List – Crypto, Fintech Firms Face Rising Compliance Demands  BitKE

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3 d. ago REGULATION | European Commission (EU) Officially Lists Kenya as High

REGULATION | European Commission (EU) Officially Lists Kenya as High-Risk Country for Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing  BitKE

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3 d. ago Kenya fails to shake off EU money laundering grey list as Uganda is delisted

Kenya fails to shake off EU money laundering grey list as Uganda is delisted  The EastAfrican

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5 d. ago Industry Leaders Applaud Progress On Kenya’s Crypto Regulation

Industry Leaders Applaud Progress On Kenya’s Crypto Regulation  CIO Africa

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5 d. ago Salasya Slams Ruto’s Plan to Regulate Campaigns: “Kenya Is Not Uganda”

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has come out strongly against a proposed law by President William Ruto’s administration aimed at regulating political campaigns, calling it a dangerous assault on Kenya’s democracy. In a bold statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Salasya warned that such legislation could usher in an era of political repression reminiscent of Uganda’s current authoritarian climate. “I wish to categorically and unapologetically state my strong opposition to any legislative attempt by President William Ruto’s administration to regulate or control political campaigns in Kenya under the guise of law and order,” he The post Salasya Slams Ruto’s Plan to Regulate Campaigns: “Kenya Is Not Uganda” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Binance, VAC back Kenya’s Crypto Regulation, urge tax reform

Binance, VAC back Kenya’s Crypto Regulation, urge tax reform  Capitalfm.co.ke

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7 d. ago Kenya’s Crypto Tax Gamble Threatens Africa’s Digital and Fintech Future

Kenya’s Crypto Tax Gamble Threatens Africa’s Digital and Fintech Future  Tech In Africa

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8 d. ago Kenya’s 1.5% crypto tax could splinter Africa’s fintech unity, risk $1B sector

Kenya’s 1.5% crypto tax could splinter Africa’s fintech unity, risk $1B sector  Invezz

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1 week ago REGULATION | The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Licenses 41 New Digital Lenders – Full List Inside

REGULATION | The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Licenses 41 New Digital Lenders – Full List Inside  BitKE

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1 week ago Refugees in Kenya to access SIM cards, mobile money under new regulations

Refugees in Kenya to access SIM cards, mobile money under new regulations  The Eastleigh Voice

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1 week ago Kenya crowned Africa’s ICT regulation powerhouse in global UN ranking

Kenya crowned Africa’s ICT regulation powerhouse in global UN ranking  TV47 Digital

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1 week ago Kenya Tops Africa in ICT Regulation, Ranked Most Progressive by ITU

Kenya Tops Africa in ICT Regulation, Ranked Most Progressive by ITU  TechAfrica News

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1 week ago ITU ranks Kenya top in Africa for ICT regulation, Italy comes first worldwide

ITU ranks Kenya top in Africa for ICT regulation, Italy comes first worldwide  Telecompaper

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1 week ago Kenya ranked Africa’s top ICT regulator, 20th globally in ITU report

Kenya ranked Africa’s top ICT regulator, 20th globally in ITU report  The Eastleigh Voice

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1 week ago Kenya’s KATA CEO Appointed to National Tourism Regulator Board

Kenya’s KATA CEO Appointed to National Tourism Regulator Board  Atta Travel

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2 w. ago Moniepoint in talks to acquire 78% of Kenya's Sumac Microfinance Bank after regulatory nod

Moniepoint in talks to acquire 78% of Kenya's Sumac Microfinance Bank after regulatory nod  Techpoint Africa

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2 w. ago REGULATION | From Protest to Policy – Kenya Revives Controversial Financial Surveillance Plan

REGULATION | From Protest to Policy – Kenya Revives Controversial Financial Surveillance Plan  BitKE

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2 w. ago BCLB unveils strict gambling advertisement guidelines to promote responsible betting

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 — The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has unveiled a comprehensive set of guidelines regulating gambling advertisements in Kenya, as part of a broader effort to promote responsible gambling and protect vulnerable groups—particularly minors and the youth—from potential harm. This development comes exactly one month after the Board suspended all […] The post BCLB unveils strict gambling advertisement guidelines to promote responsible betting appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Petition Filed to Halt Salaries of Ruto’s 21 Advisors Over Alleged Illegality

City lawyer Vincent Lempaa Suyianka has filed an urgent petition seeking to block President William Ruto from appointing additional presidential advisors and to suspend salary payments to the 21 individuals already holding such positions. In his petition, Suyianka argues that Kenya lacks a legal framework or regulation that defines how many advisors the President can appoint. He claims this loophole has allowed the head of state to flood the civil service with political appointees, effectively creating a parallel administrative structure. “These individuals were brought into office without observing the values and principles that guide public service,” the petition reads. “Since the Kenya Kwanza government assumed office after the 2022 General The post Petition Filed to Halt Salaries of Ruto’s 21 Advisors Over Alleged Illegality appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago #SacredSwindle Exposé Sparks Regulatory Action Against Gambling Ads on Religious TV Shows

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling promotions by fining eight television broadcasters Ksh500,000 each and issuing a 12-hour ultimatum to halt all non-compliant content or face stricter regulatory action. The authority announced the penalties on Monday, May 26, citing violations of Section 83A of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998. “We issued penalties of Ksh500,000 to eight broadcasters for airing unlicensed prize competition promotions. These broadcasters must stop airing all such content within 12 hours or risk license revocation,” the statement read. #SacredSwindle Exposé Highlights Abuse of Faith-Based Platforms The fines follow a shocking exposé by NTV Kenya titled #SacredSwindle, which revealed The post #SacredSwindle Exposé Sparks Regulatory Action Against Gambling Ads on Religious TV Shows appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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