ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act
36. Authorization of public lotteries for charitable purposes
Edition: 2025-06-20 · Repealed
36. Authorization of public lotteries for charitable purposes
(1)The Board may issue a permit authorizing the promotion and conduct of a lottery (not being a lottery promoted and conducted under section 40, section 41 or section 42)—(a)which is intended to raise funds for social service, public welfare, relief of distress or patriotic purposes or to provide recreational or sporting facilities; and(b)at least twenty-five per centum of the gross proceeds of which is to be devoted to the object for which the lottery is promoted:Provided that the Board may require as a condition that a specified proportion of greater than twenty-five per centum of the proceeds be devoted to the object for which the lottery is promoted, but in no case shall the Board require a proportion greater than forty-five per centum of the gross proceeds.(2)Where in the case of a lottery authorized under this section less than twenty- five per centum, or less than the proportion provided by the Board under the proviso to subsection (1), of the gross proceeds of the lottery is devoted to the object for which the lottery is promoted or any of the proceeds are devoted to a purpose, other than expenses and prizes, which is not such an object, each promoter of the lottery shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.