The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has ordered the immediate shutdown of 23 television stations, including Kameme TV, for violating betting advertisement regulations. The BCLB cited that these stations continued to air betting content with payment prompts, despite a 30-day suspension on such advertisements.
In a statement dated May 5, 2025, BCLB Director P.K. Mbugi indicated that the media houses ignored the suspension directive, continuing to promote gambling with payment details prominently displayed on their screens. The BCLB has urged the Communications Authority (CA) to take immediate action against the non-compliant media houses.
The list of affected TV stations includes: Kameme TV, Tohanchane TV, Favour Life TV, Wave Time, Yahweh TV, Goodwill TV, Massa TV, JCDH TV, Swahili TV, Humble Touch, Deliverance TV, Moja One, Ngumbao TV, Naivera TV, Nyumba Itu, Aviation TV, Repower, Happy TV, Jawabu TV, Maajabu TV, Madhabahu TV, Michezo TV, and Venus TV.
The BCLB has also copied the letter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), requesting legal action against the promoters involved in these unauthorized broadcasts. This move underscores the government’s resolve to enforce compliance across the media and gaming sectors.
As of now, the affected media houses have not issued any statements in response to the allegations. Industry observers await the next move from the Communications Authority with keen interest.
