Uganda\u2019s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) Chief Executive Officer, Denis Mudene, has been shortlisted for a prestigious continental award recognising excellence in responsible gambling across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mudene\u2019s nomination comes under the Responsible Gambling category at the 2026 iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards, a platform that celebrates innovation, regulation, and industry leadership across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the awards shortlist, Mudene joins a select group of African regulators and experts acknowledged for advancing player protection, ethical gaming practices, and sustainable industry growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other nominees in the category include industry leaders and advocates from Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, and Kenya, reflecting a growing continental push toward safer and more accountable gaming environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nomination places Uganda at the centre of ongoing efforts to strengthen gambling regulation in Africa, particularly as the sector experiences rapid growth driven by digital and mobile platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mudene has in recent engagements emphasised the need for evidence-based regulation, arguing that strong policies must balance industry expansion with consumer protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His leadership at the NLGRB has focused on promoting responsible gaming frameworks, enhancing oversight, and ensuring that operators adhere to standards that safeguard vulnerable users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards 2026 will culminate in a grand ceremony scheduled for May in Nairobi, Kenya, where winners across multiple categories will be announced following a voting and judging process involving both industry stakeholders and experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mudene\u2019s nomination is widely seen as a recognition of Uganda\u2019s growing influence in shaping responsible gaming policies and regulatory standards within the African gaming ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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