EAST AFRICA REGIONAL WORKSHOP

The East Africa Gambling Standards Workshop forms part of a broader continental initiative aimed at advancing the development and harmonisation of gambling standards across Africa.

The workshop will bring together regulators, national standards bodies, industry stakeholders and other relevant institutions within the East Africa region to examine key regulatory issues affecting the gambling sector and identify key areas for standardisation.

Through stakeholder consultations participants will have an opportunity to contribute to the standards development and harmonization.

Mombasa, Kenya

HOST COUNTRY

The Workshop will be hosted by the Republic of Kenya

Republic of Kenya flag

THEME

"Standards Enabling Intra-Africa Trade under the AfCFTA – One Certificate Working for You"

VENUE AND DATE

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa, Mombasa, Kenya

Set along the shores of the Indian Ocean, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa in Mombasa offers a distinctive beachfront setting and modern conference facilities, providing an ideal environment for regional dialogue, collaboration and networking.

Date : 24th - 25th August 2026.

Venue : Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa, Mombasa, Kenya

WORKSHOP SPEAKERS

Our speakers include leading experts from the gambling sector, standards bodies and other key stakeholders.

H.E Prof Kithure Kindiki E.G.H
H.E Prof Kithure Kindiki E.G.H

Deputy President

Republic of Kenya

Dr. Hermogene Nsengimana
Dr. Hermogene Nsengimana

Secretary General

ARSO

Botsile Kebapetse
Botsile Kebapetse

President

ARSO

Esther Ngari
Esther Ngari

Managing Director

ARSO

Nathan Taylor
Nathan Taylor

Technical Policy Team Leader

ISO

Dr. Thomas Athoo
Dr. Thomas Athoo

Regional Coordinator for Africa

ISO

Peter Kesitilwe
Peter Kesitilwe

Chief Executive Officer

African iGaming Alliance

Fredrick Mbasi
Fredrick Mbasi

Deputy Director

Gambling Authority of Kenya

Luke Turner
Luke Turner

Chief Operations Officer

Gaming Compliance International

Stephen Aupy
Stephen Aupy

International Business Development

Gaming Compliance International

Emmanuel Kirwa
Emmanuel Kirwa

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

ARSO

Dr. Margaret Carran
Dr. Margaret Carran

Associate Professor in Law

City Law School

Simon Vincze
Simon Vincze

Head of Safer Gambling

Casino Guru

John Mutua
John Mutua

Chief Executive Officer

AGOK

Peter Waiyaki
Peter Waiyaki

Conformity Assessment Coordinator

ARSO

Weldon Koros
Weldon Koros

Director

AGRA

WORKSHOP AGENDA

Get an overview of the key sessions, networking opportunities, and breakout discussions planned over the course of the event.

WORKSHOP PARTNERS

We proudly acknowledge our workshop partners whose support made this event possible.

ARSO
AGRA
GCI

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

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