Under the strong and visionary leadership of Dr. Jane Mwikali Makau, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has once again brought pride to Kenya by winning two major awards at the Gaming Tech Summit 2025.
Competing against 21 other countries across the continent, BCLB was recognized as the Best CSR Initiatives Promoter in Africa and the Best CSR Regulator in Africa.
These awards are a big achievement not just for the board but for the entire country. They show that Kenya is leading the way in responsible gaming regulation and social responsibility in the betting industry.
Dr. Mwikali’s statement after the win said it best: “This victory is not just a win for BCLB it’s a win for Kenya and a testament to what purposeful leadership and collective commitment can achieve.” Her words reflect the spirit with which she has led the board with purpose, focus, and a clear mission to protect the public, especially the vulnerable, from harm caused by unregulated betting practices.
Since her appointment, Dr. Mwikali has made it her mission to clean up and transform the betting industry in Kenya. Under her leadership, BCLB has introduced bold reforms that put people first.
These include enforcing strict rules on advertising, banning celebrity endorsements that target the youth, and ensuring that betting companies support addiction treatment and public education on gambling risks.
Her insistence that 15% of all betting revenues be used to fund counselling services and job training for recovering gamblers is one of the most praised policies.
So far, this has helped thousands of Kenyans find hope and rebuild their lives. She has also pushed for transparency and fairness in the licensing of betting firms. Companies that fail to meet the ethical standards or that evade taxes have had their permits revoked.
Her no-nonsense approach has earned her both respect and resistance, but she has never wavered.
Locally, Dr. Mwikali has launched several initiatives, including scholarship programs for students from gambling-affected families and small business grants for single mothers struggling with the impact of betting in their homes.
These efforts show her deeper understanding that regulation must also offer solutions and healing.Winning these awards at the Gaming Tech Summit is another sign that Dr. Mwikali’s work is not only being noticed in Kenya but across Africa.
The recognition is a proud moment for the board, the secretariat, and every Kenyan who supports fair and ethical governance.
With her continued leadership, the future of gaming regulation in Kenya looks brighter, more responsible, and truly people-centered.
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