Tag: SportPesa

Why betting firms bosses now face deportation

The government is mulling deporting some of the directors of the betting firms.  Sources at the Ministry of Interior confided to People Daily that the government is profiling some of the foreigners involved in betting before taking action. “Some of them came into the country as tourists, while others came with visas not related to doing business, […]

What we’ll do to get back in business – SportPesa CEO Capt. Karauri

SportPesa CEO, Captain Ronald Karauri, says the leadership of the betting firm in Kenya will engage the Ministry of Interior in dialogue in a bid to have the company back in business. Karauri hinted at seeking legal redress should their dialogue attempts fail to yield the desired results. The SportPesa chief’s remarks come on the […]

It is now impossible for you to send money via mobile to your SportPesa account

It is now impossible for you to send money to your SportPesa account using the Paybill number 955100. Telecommunications company Safaricom says it has deactivated the use of the Paybill number in a bid to comply with the Government’s directive ordering the mobile services firm and others in the industry – Telkom and Airtel – […]

Betting Crackdown: Clubs, federations fear for the worst

Amos Abuga Kenya’s sports fraternity is now bracing for the worst after the government ordered telcos to shut down the paybill numbers and short codes of 27 betting companies whose licences are yet to be renewed. In a move aimed at cracking down on the betting craze that has gripped the country, the Betting Control […]

Betting firms, KRA lock horns over move to impose 20% levy on winnings

Betting firms are up in arms with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over the move to impose 20 per cent withholding tax on all cash a punter wins including their stakes. The reaction comes even as gamers were dealt yet another blow after Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich introduced excise duty on betting activities at […]

Youthful NSL tacticians get plaudits after stellar season

The just-ended National Super League (NSL) season exposed raw talent on the pitch but equally unearthed tactical brilliance of certain youthful coaches. Francis Oduor, in his debut season as head coach at Kisumu Allstars, has confounded sceptics by not only gaining promotion to the SportPesa Premier League but also doing so on a shoestring budget. […]