Gambling sector set to contribute Sh40 billion in taxes

The Gambling Regulatory Authority is projecting that the sector will contribute more than Ksh 40 billion to the government in taxes for the current financial year. The authority’s Director General, Peter Karimi, says the consistency of tax measures has led to predictability, enabling year-on-year growth in revenue contribution. As Jimmy Mbogoh reports, the sector is also set to see significant regulatory changes aimed at tackling gambling addiction.