Bandabets Pauses Kenya Operations
Kenyan punters visiting the site are now met with the notice boldly displayed on the Bandabets home page.
"We've paused operations in your country for regulatory compliance. Our betting services are currently unavailable", reads the message on the Bandabets home page.
BandaBets is now the second high-profile betting operator to suspend its services in Kenya in approximately six weeks, following a similar announcement by Kilibet in September.
Bandabets Only Recently Replaced Betlion in Kenya
BandaBets' suspension is particularly notable because the bookmaker only entered the Kenyan market earlier in 2026, following the departure of Betlion.
In February 2026, Betlion announced that it was moving, eventually directing its existing customers to BandaBets.
The transition was confirmed in March, with former Betlion customers able to access BandaBets using their existing login credentials.
BandaBets' latest announcement represents another setback for customers who had only recently transitioned from the Betlion platform.
It remains to be seen if the suspension of their operations is temporary, or if this is a permanent exit.
BandaBets Follows Kilibet in Suspending Kenyan Operations
Kilibet announced the suspension of its services in Kenya in September, 2026, leaving customers unable to access its betting platform.
The operator's announcement came without a detailed explanation of the circumstances behind the suspension. Customers with outstanding funds or winnings were advised to contact its support team.
The back-to-back developments raise further questions about the operating environment for betting companies in Kenya, particularly as the country's gambling regulatory framework undergoes changes.
What Happens To Existing Bandabets Customer Accounts?
Although betting activities have been suspended, BandaBets customer support team remains available to assist users with account-related enquiries.
The website specifically invites customers who need help with their accounts or balances to contact its support team through the live chat feature.
Bandabets has also introduced an SMS notification option, allowing customers to submit their phone numbers to receive updates when betting services become available again in the country, this suggesting that this suspension might indeed be temporary.
Find a List of Active Betting Sites in Kenya
If you are looking to migrate to another bookmaker, you can check out our list of all betting sites in Kenya to find bookies that are still active in the country.
