What this guide checks
Commercial gambling in Kenya is strictly supervised by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act (Cap 131). Winnings are subject to a statutory 20% withholding tax deducted at payout along with a 7.5% excise duty on stakes.
22Bet operates under verified BCLB License No. 0000508 (held by PesaBet Ltd), enabling instant mobile money deposits via Safaricom M-Pesa Paybill and Airtel Money with automated tax compliance.
The Kenya Cloudbet note is separate from mobile-money expectations and does not imply a BCLB licence or guaranteed registration.
Official market source: open regulatory information
