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Republic of Kenya and National Lottery Board
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Institutional information

Mandate and functions

The Board’s role explained in plain language, with formal legal and policy sources beside it.

Verified public sourceInstitutional information recordReviewed 3 August 2026

The National Lottery Act, 2023 establishes the National Lottery, the Board and the Fund. This page summarises public responsibilities without replacing the formal legal instruments.

Core public functions

  • Supervise, control and monitor operation of the National Lottery
  • Set expectations for integrity, transparency and accountability
  • Protect players and support responsible participation
  • Safeguard the relationship between proceeds, the Fund and approved Good Causes
  • Publish public information and accountable records

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Formal duties, powers and procedures must be read from current legislation and approved policy documents.

Plain-language mandate

Five functions, each tied to a formal source.

The summary helps people navigate. The legal instruments remain authoritative.

Supervise and monitor

Oversee operation of the National Lottery and its compliance environment.

Protect integrity

Set expectations for fairness, security, transparency and accountability.

Protect players

Support responsible participation and clear public guidance.

Safeguard public benefit

Maintain the accountable relationship between proceeds, the Fund and Good Causes.

Report to the public

Publish notices, decisions, documents and reviewable information.

What NLB does

  • Provides institutional oversight
  • Sets standards and accountability expectations
  • Publishes public information
  • Supports the Fund’s public-purpose record

What this website does not do

  • Sell tickets or accept wagers
  • Process prizes
  • Confirm an unappointed operator
  • Replace formal legal advice

Legal and policy framework

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Gambling Control Act, 2025 and National Lottery Regulations, 2026

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Institutional boundary

This website does not accept wagers or process prizes.

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