About Ligibet Kenya
Ligibet Kenya is a sports betting and casino platform owned and operated by Socialcom Limited, a Kenyan company licensed by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) under Licence No. 0000669. The platform has been operating in Kenya since 2018 and covers sports betting, casino games, crash games, and live dealer tables.
Company — Socialcom Limited
Ligibet is a registered trademark of Socialcom Limited, a company incorporated and operating in Kenya. Socialcom holds a BCLB sports betting permit (Permit No. BK 0000010) effective from 18 July 2018, and an online casino licence (Licence No. 0000669) issued by the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, Cap 131. The registered address is P.O. Box 25332-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Socialcom operates ligibet.co.ke as a real-money gambling platform under Kenyan law. This information website — ligibet-kenya.com — is independently operated and provides factual content about Ligibet Kenya's products, services, and terms. All brand names, trademarks, and logos displayed on this site remain the property of their respective owners.
Regulation — BCLB Kenya
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) is the Kenyan government body responsible for licensing, regulating, and supervising all betting and gaming activities in Kenya. It operates under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, Cap 131. All BCLB-licensed operators are subject to regular compliance audits, anti-money-laundering requirements, player protection rules, and responsible gaming obligations under Kenyan law.
The BCLB approved 99 gaming companies for the 2025/26 financial year licence period — Socialcom Limited (Ligibet) is among the approved licensed operators on the BCLB official list at bclb.go.ke. Betting and gambling activities in Kenya are projected to generate Ksh 20 billion in tax revenue in 2025, covering excise duty, withholding tax, and betting and gaming tax — reflecting the scale of the regulated market.
Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya (BCLB)
Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, Cap 131
Kenya betting market — context
Kenya is the third-largest gambling market in Sub-Saharan Africa by size, with the market valued at approximately $831 million in 2025. Mobile betting dominates — the majority of Kenyan bettors access platforms through smartphones, largely via M-Pesa for deposits and withdrawals. Internet penetration and smartphone adoption continue to drive market growth, particularly in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru.
The Kenyan gambling market is one of the most regulated in Africa. The BCLB has tightened compliance requirements for licensed operators over recent years — including stricter KYC identity verification, responsible gaming tools, and limits on advertising. Ligibet Kenya complies with all BCLB requirements including the mandatory 18+ age restriction, self-exclusion tools, and deposit limit features available to all registered players.
Kenya gambling market value (2025)
Largest gambling market in Sub-Saharan Africa
BCLB-licensed operators in 2025/26
Projected tax revenue from betting in 2025
Responsible gaming
Ligibet Kenya is a real-money gambling platform. Gambling involves financial risk. The platform is intended for adults aged 18 and over only — age verification is mandatory at registration. Players showing signs of problem gambling are encouraged to use the responsible gaming tools available in account settings, including deposit limits, session time limits, and self-exclusion.
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, independent support is available from GamCare at gamcare.org.uk. Self-exclusion requests submitted to Ligibet Kenya support via live chat or email at info@ligibet-kenya.com take effect within 24 hours and cannot be reversed during the exclusion period. Only gamble what you can afford to lose.
18+ only
Registration requires age verification. Players under 18 are not permitted to open an account or place bets.
Deposit limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits in Account Settings under Responsible Gaming at any time.
Self-exclusion
Request a full account suspension via live chat or email. Self-exclusion takes effect within 24 hours.
External support
GamCare provides free, confidential support for anyone affected by gambling harm at gamcare.org.uk.
Disclaimer
This website (ligibet-kenya.com) is an independently operated information website. It is not the official Ligibet platform — the official platform is located at ligibet.co.ke, operated by Socialcom Limited. This website provides factual, editorial content about Ligibet Kenya's products, bonuses, and terms for informational purposes. We do not process bets, deposits, or withdrawals. All transactions take place on the official Ligibet platform.
All product information, odds, bonus terms, and payment details described on this site are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication but may change without notice. For the most current terms, always refer to the official Ligibet Kenya platform and its terms and conditions. Gambling regulations in Kenya are subject to change — BCLB's current requirements are available at bclb.go.ke.