No more easy millions: Ban on betting hits influencers hard

Many Kenyan musicians, sportspersons, and entertainers have been brand ambassadors for betting firms for years.

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Kenyan celebrities are set to lose millions of shillings in revenue following the latest directive by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) restricting gambling endorsements.

The board lifted the suspension of media adverts on Thursday but imposed strict guidelines, especially on celebrities advertising gambling and betting products.

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