By The Weekly Edge desk ·
iGaming Today reported that Kenya’s High Court stayed the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations 2026. Justice William Musyoka issued the order following a petition from Thomas Buckley Opar Owuor and Ken Brance.
The stay halts implementation of Kenya’s new gambling licensing framework.
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Operators face disputed licensing charges while the court challenge continues, with refunds dependent on the regulations being invalidated.
Kenya’s regulator can resume licensing work under the reinstated provisions.
Operators must reapply as existing licences expire, while disputed fee increases remain suspended pending final judgment.
The order pauses implementation while the consultation challenge proceeds.