The Kenya High Court has ordered a temporary halt to the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations 2026, pausing the new framework until September. The decision follows a constitutional petition that questions the legal validity of the recently enacted licensing rules.
Implementation Timeline and Legal Review
The regulations originally took effect less than a month before the court intervention. Operators were required to align their licensing procedures with the updated requirements during this initial period. The High Court decree places the entire implementation process on hold while the constitutional challenge undergoes judicial review.Sources report that the petition specifically targets the procedural changes introduced in the 2026 regulations. Until the court reaches a final determination, the licensing authority will maintain the previous administrative standards for all pending and newly issued operator licenses.