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British tycoon acquires licence to set up betting firm in Kenya

Gamblers in a betting outlet in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

By  John Mutua

Business Reporter

Nation Media Group

British tycoon-backed betting firm will launch Kenya operations today as it seeks a piece of the online gaming billions of shillings.

BetLion says it has been granted a Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) permit, making Kenya its second unit in Africa.

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