Kenya operates a highly restricted advertising regime. In May 2025 the BCLB introduced strict guidelines banning celebrity and influencer endorsements, requiring pre-approval of all advertisements, and prohibiting advertising near schools and religious sites. The BCLB additionally suspended gambling advertisements across all media platforms for 30 days to streamline rules, with Kenya Film Classification Board scrutiny.
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Kenya · Question 07 of 11
Marketing: Can we advertise?
Unfavourable · Probable · AI-generated · Back to full Kenya report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Kenya (KE) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Unfavourable |
| Confidence | Probable |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
Kenya operates a highly restricted advertising regime. In May 2025 the BCLB introduced strict guidelines banning celebrity and influencer endorsements, requiring pre-approval of all advertisements, and prohibiting advertising near schools and religious sites. The BCLB additionally suspended gambling…