Lagos, Nigeria – The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has been recognized on the international stage with the awarding of the Regulatory Alliance Award 2025 to its Chairperson, Dr. Jane Mwikali Makau, at the prestigious AGE Lagos Summit. This award is a reflection of the BCLB’s pioneering efforts to harmonize gaming regulations across Africa and its unwavering commitment to fostering a well-regulated and transparent gaming industry.
The AGE Lagos Summit, a major event for gaming industry leaders and regulators, brings together key players from across Africa and beyond to discuss the future of gaming regulation. The Regulatory Alliance Award is one of the highest honors bestowed at the event, given to entities that demonstrate excellence in regulatory practices and collaboration with other African nations. Under the leadership of Dr. Jane Mwikali Makau, the BCLB has become a shining example of how responsible regulation can create a thriving and fair gaming environment.
Dr. Makau has been at the forefront of Kenya’s gaming regulatory landscape, championing policies that promote transparency, accountability, and consumer protection. Her leadership has not only transformed the BCLB into a model regulatory body but has also elevated Kenya to the status of a leader in gaming governance across Africa. The Regulatory Alliance Award recognizes her visionary leadership and the BCLB’s role in shaping the future of gaming on the continent.
In her acceptance speech, Dr. Makau highlighted the importance of collaboration between regulators and industry stakeholders, stating, “This award is a recognition of the hard work and dedication of the entire BCLB team and our partners across Africa. Together, we are building a gaming industry that operates with integrity, transparency, and responsibility. Kenya’s success in this area is a testament to the power of collaboration, and I am proud to be part of this journey.”
The recognition of Dr. Makau’s achievements has been met with widespread praise, particularly from key players in the gaming industry such as Bangbet Ltd, one of Kenya’s leading gaming operators. Bangbet Ltd has been a strong advocate for responsible gaming and compliance with BCLB regulations, and the company congratulated Dr. Makau on her award. In a public statement, Bangbet Ltd said, “Dr. Makau’s leadership has been instrumental in ensuring that Kenya’s gaming industry is governed by the highest standards of regulation.
