BETTING KENYA What is the Fate of Sports Betting in Kenya? 6 years ago Samuel Post Views: 1,081 The fate of sports betting in Kenya is not good. The industry lacks government support and many operator licenses have been suspended. SportPesa, Betway and Betin, among others, are out of steam thanks to the country’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB). Apparently the rules have changed. It didn’t help when SportPesa argued its case in court. SportPesa wanted judicial support against the BCLB and its purported illegal gambling suspension. In their lawsuit, the company asserted, “The action of the respondents are only not unreasonable, irrational and highhanded but also clearly amount to deliberate abuse of office and state power to achieve ulterior ends.” In spite of its valiant efforts, SportPesa did not prevail. Kenya High Court Justice John Mativo threw out the case, explaining, “…there is no basis the petitioner can operate on an expired license. The claim for damages for alleged loss of business is legally frail. Damages must be pleaded and proven.” It always comes down to money. Officials have altered the application of the 20% tax on gambling winnings so that it now covers amounts wagered as well. Operators are up in arms over huge tax bills and assessments of back monies now due. Some gave up; like Betway they forked it over and is now back up and running. Kenya’s president, Uhuru Kenyatta was heard to say that he would approve a complete ban on gambling if lawmakers drafted the legislation. Source: tunf.com About Post Author Samuel I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. See author's posts SamuelI am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: Kenya, SportPesa, tax Continue Reading Previous Nigeria – The Nigerian Football Federation has detected corruptionNext Tanzania – Betting cannot be a daily source of income More Stories BETTING Useful Tips for a Professional Game: What Is a Bankroll and How to Manage It? 2 days ago Iwo Bulski BETTING UGANDA From Corner Shops to Smartphones – Online betting in Africa 3 days ago Samuel BETTING ZAMBIA A New Level of Community Support: 1xBet Announces Magnate as Its Brand Ambassador in Zambia 6 days ago Iwo Bulski EXPERTS KENYA Kenya to cut digital asset taxes in half 1 week ago Szarlot EXPERTS KENYA BCLB defends the gambling industry against false media claims 1 week ago Samuel BETTING NIGERIA GinjaBet Launches in Nigeria — Ready to Shake Up the Online Betting Game 1 week ago Iwo Bulski BETTING KENYA Move to regulate betting on TV, radio a chance for vital reset 1 week ago Szarlot EXPERTS KENYA Visa announces new AI tech, how it will impact online casino payments in Africa 1 week ago Samuel BETTING The Bettor’s Code: 5 rules to help stay in the game—financially and emotionally 1 week ago Iwo Bulski BETTING HOT NEWS KENYA Over 50 Betting Firms Shut Off As Govt Cracks Down On Illegal Operators 1 week ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Kenya drops from top gambling country in Africa position – survey 2 weeks ago Samuel BETTING KENYA List of betting websites operating illegally 2 weeks ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.