Businessman and influencer Khalif Kairo has been warned against conducting illegal promotions with immediate effect by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).
“You are therefore advised to cease from conducting such illegal promotions with immediate effect and ensure authorization from the Board in your future promotions.” read the letter
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According to the board, Kairo has been conducting illegal promotions contrary to the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act Cap 131 law of Kenya during its recent issuance of a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer gift in a joint business deal with Payless Africa.
“The Board has noted that your company has been conducting illegal promotions contrary to the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act Cap 131 Laws of Kenya.
One such promotions is the just concluded win a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer that you were conducting in collaboration with Payless Africa.” read the letter
In response to the notice, Kairo called out the board for not going after established companies instead of small companies in the country.
“Such a useless federation. Bloody silent when Kenyans are exploited by everyone from foreign taxi companies, big banks, big telecommunication companies to betting firms but very loud when a small boy gives out a car to his fans.” he said
