SPORTPESA RESUMES OPERATIONS IN KENYA

Sportpesa is back to Kenyan market after a long absence.

The betting giants had closed shop in Kenya citing hostile business environment.

In a statement at that time, the firm said it would resume operations when Kenya puts in place, “adequate taxation and non-hostile regulatory environment.”

“The tax is based on a fundamental misunderstanding by the (former Treasury CS Henry) Rotich led treasury of how revenue generation works in the bookmaker industry.

This decision will have a damaging impact on both customers and treasury,” the statement read in part.

Today Sportpesa have announced that they are resuming operations in Kenya.

“SportPesa is delighted to resume operations in Kenya. Thank you for your support,” they tweeted.

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Now Sportpesa will compete with other betting firms like Betika and Betlion.

Kenyans are excited to see if Sportpesa will sponsor grassroot football again.