Get an amusement machine or pool table licence
County governments · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Apply to your county government: under the Gambling Control Act, counties issue amusement machine licences, and pool tables count as amusement machines. The machine must be in a licensed premise, and running one without a licence can cost up to KSh 1 million in fines.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Your county government's trade or licensing office
Steps
- Check if your machine counts: coin- or token-operated amusement games, including pool tables, are amusement machines.
- Apply to your county government for an amusement machine licence for the premise where the machine will be used.
- Follow the conditions the county sets on your licence.
Watch out
- Children under 18 may only play if a parent or guardian is there and agrees.
- Running an unlicensed machine can mean a fine of up to KSh 1 million, up to a year in jail, or both.
Official sources (1)
- Gambling Control Act, 2025 gra.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026