JUST IN: Safaricom Ordered to Disable Paybill Numbers for TV Stations Violating Betting Regulations 

  The government has escalated its crackdown on illegal betting promotions, ordering the suspension of pay services for 23 TV stations accused of violating advertising regulations. The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) revealed that these stations had disregarded a 30-day suspension order by continuing to broadcast betting content. This content included on-screen payment details urging viewers to participate in betting promotions. In a letter dated May 5, 2025, addressed to the Communications Authority of Kenya, Safaricom, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the BCLB demanded immediate action against the media outlets involved. The BCLB also instructed Safaricom to disable all paybill and till numbers linked to the stations, which include
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