In Photos: Kenya's 1st National Lottery takes shape as advisory team is unveiled
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- The National Lottery Board appointed a consortium led by RSM Eastern Africa to guide Kenya's first-ever National Lottery procurement
- Board Chairperson Dr Farida Karoney said the appointment marked a defining milestone, with responsible gaming built into the lottery's design from the start
- She emphasised that Kenya's journey towards a lottery grounded in trust, international standards and a commitment to funding good causes is already taking shape
Kenya is a step closer to launching its first National Lottery after the National Lottery Board named a consortium as the transaction adviser tasked with guiding the procurement of a national lottery operator.
The appointment was made public during a media engagement held in Nairobi on Thursday, August 21, 2026. RSM Eastern Africa will work alongside QLOT Consulting, a Swedish firm with a track record in lottery advisory work across Africa and in national lottery procurements globally.
How New Advisory Team Will Guide NLB
RSM Chairperson Ashif Kassam, speaking on behalf of the consortium, said the firm was honoured to have been entrusted with the assignment. He described the consortium's work as purely advisory in nature.
"Our role is advisory. We provide analysis, options, recommendations and technical expertise. Decisions remain firmly with the National Lottery Board," Kassam said.
He outlined that the consortium would assist the Board in drafting tender documents, designing evaluation methodologies, conducting due diligence and establishing governance arrangements strong enough to survive rigorous scrutiny.
Kassam added that knowledge transfer would form a central part of the engagement, ensuring the Board builds the internal capacity to independently oversee any future operator once the advisory contract concludes.
The Board confirmed the consortium was selected through an open and competitive international tender conducted under Kenya's Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.
What the Lottery Will Look Like
National Lottery Board Chairperson Dr. Farida Karoney described the appointment as a defining milestone in Kenya's journey towards a lottery grounded in trust, international standards and a commitment to funding good causes.
She said proceeds from the lottery would be distributed according to rules-based and geographically equitable criteria, with independent auditing and public reporting requirements built into the framework so Kenyans can track how the money is used.
Responsible gaming, Dr. Karoney stressed, would be integrated into the lottery's design from the outset rather than treated as an afterthought. Planned safeguards include age verification, play and spending limits, self-exclusion options, responsible advertising standards and clear disclosure of odds and prizes.
With the transaction adviser now in place, the Board is expected to move into the next phase: structuring the competitive process to attract a qualified national lottery operator. The timeline for that operator procurement is set to be published at a later date.
The Board has cautioned that no launch dates, contract values or names of prospective bidders have been confirmed at this stage.
National Lottery Board seeks CEO
In other news, TUKO also recently reported on Kenya's National Lottery Board's re-advertisement of the chief executive officer and fund administrator position, inviting fresh applications from qualified candidates ahead of an August 2026 deadline.
This crucial role not only demands strategic leadership but also plays a significant part in funding charitable causes and empowering local communities, making it a key opportunity for those looking to make a tangible impact on national development.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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