How to Register a Shabiki Account Kenya (2026)

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Only play with money you can afford to lose. paybillke lists operators that hold a current GRA licence at the time of verification. Confirm on gra.go.ke before depositing. If gambling is becoming a problem, support is available. Call the GRA helpline on 0800 222 333.

To register a Shabiki account, visit shabiki.com/register. Enter your Safaricom phone number, verify by SMS OTP, set a PIN, and enter your Kenyan National ID number for KYC. Registration is free. You must be 18+ and a Kenyan resident.

Shabiki is licensed by Kenya's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) under the Gambling Control Act 2025 (which replaced BCLB). Every registration flow ends in a KYC step because the operator must verify identity before any withdrawal.

Register via shabiki.com/register

Open shabiki.com/register in any browser.
Type your Safaricom number (0712345678 format).
Receive an OTP by SMS. Enter it.
Set a PIN. Avoid reusing your M-PESA PIN.
Confirm 18+ and accept the terms.
Enter your Kenyan National ID number for KYC.
Submit. You are logged in.

Complete KYC before your first withdrawal

Shabiki requires KYC verification before it will process withdrawals to M-PESA. Do this in advance so it does not stall a withdrawal later.

Log into shabiki.com.
Go to My Account, then Verification.
Upload a clear photo of the front and back of your Kenyan National ID (or a passport bio page).
Upload a selfie holding the ID next to your face, ID text legible.
Submit. Shabiki clears most uploads within 24 hours.

Before your first deposit, set a limit

Shabiki provides in-account Responsible Gaming controls. Set a daily, weekly or monthly deposit cap that reflects what you can comfortably treat as entertainment spending, and stay within it. Raising a limit triggers a 24 to 72 hour cooling-off window under GRA rules. For warning signs, helplines, and self-exclusion paths, see our responsible gambling guide.

FAQ

How long does Shabiki registration take?

Under 2 minutes end-to-end on shabiki.com/register: phone number, OTP, PIN, 18+ confirmation, ID number. KYC document upload can be done later, but is required before your first withdrawal.

Do I need a Safaricom number specifically?

Yes. Shabiki Kenya is a Kenya-only service and web registration requires a phone number that can receive an SMS OTP; a Safaricom line is the standard route because Safaricom M-PESA is the payment rail for deposits and withdrawals.

Do I have to be Kenyan to register on Shabiki?

You must be a Kenya resident and 18 or older. Shabiki's Kenyan licence with the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is for the Kenyan market. Foreign visitors on a Kenyan SIM may complete registration technically, but withdrawals require KYC that matches a Kenyan-issued National ID or Passport.

What is the minimum age to open a Shabiki account?

18 years. This is a statutory requirement under Kenya's Gambling Control Act 2025 (which replaced the Betting Control Act). Shabiki asks you to confirm your date of birth at signup and cross-checks it against your ID during KYC.

Is there a registration fee?

No. Opening a Shabiki account is free. There is no signup fee and no monthly account fee. M-PESA charges its standard paybill fee on deposits, and the Finance Act 2025 excise (5% on deposits, 5% on withdrawals) applies once you transact.

What if I already had a Shabiki account but forgot the PIN?

Do not register again with the same number, it will fail as "already exists". Instead, use Forgot PIN on shabiki.com/login to reset the PIN on your existing account. See our Shabiki login help guide for the full reset flow.

What do I need to complete KYC?

A clear photo of the front and back of your Kenyan National ID (or a passport bio page), plus a selfie holding the ID next to your face. Upload via shabiki.com after registration. Shabiki clears most KYC uploads within 24 hours.

Source: Shabiki Kenya official signup channel (shabiki.com/register) and the Kenya Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). Verified 30 August 2026.