The Esports Kenya Federation has introduced new rules to protect minors in professional gaming. The measures emphasize parental consent and compliance with existing child protection laws.
The Esports Kenya Federation issued the guidelines on May 19. They require that any contract involving a minor must have explicit approval from a parent or guardian. Contracts without this approval are considered null and void.
The federation highlighted Kenya's Children's Act 2022 and the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2010. These laws ensure that training or competition does not harm a child's education, health or well-being. The rules also ban deceptive recruitment or unauthorized relocation of young players.
Parents and guardians are urged to verify agents, managers and teams before signing agreements. The federation stated that it values the role of teams and scouts in talent development but places child welfare first. Kenya's esports sector is valued at Ksh15 billion and growing at a CAGR of 8.7 per cent.
