Uganda launches crackdown on unauthorized gambling operators
Uganda launches nationwide crackdown on illegal land-based and online gambling operations; Kenyan gaming operators plead for tax relief.
Kenyan bettor wins record sum via SportPesa accumulator
A Kenyan sports bettor hits a 17-game accumulator with SportPesa, resulting in a $2.14m payout, the largest gambling payout in the country's history.
SportPesa new La Liga betting partner, illegal Chinese slots foe
Kenyan sports betting operator inks betting partnership with Spain's La Liga; Kenya Premier League CEO urges gov't to rethink betting tax hikes.
Kenya judge rejects SportPesa betting tax appeal’s tiny fonts
Kenyan judge declines to consider SportPesa's legal challenge of government's gambling tax hikes due to document's tiny font size.
Kenyan government sued over ‘unconstitutional’ tax hikes
A shareholder in Kenyan sports betting operator SportPesa sues the government over its plans to impose new 50% uniform tax on gambling revenue.
Kenya betting operators now find sponsorships under attack
Kenyan betting operators' sponsorships of local sports teams and leagues under fire from government sports minister; Betika sponsor Sofapaka FC.
PwC says Kenya’s new betting tax rate actually closer to 70%
Kenya's proposal for a uniform 50% tax on all gambling revenue means an effective rate of 70% once corporate tax on net income is factored in.
Kenya gov’t imposes new 50% tax on all gambling revenue
Kenya's treasury secretary drops budget bombshell by imposing uniform 50% tax on all gambling revenue, based on belief that activity is too widespread.
Dafabet launch Kenyan site as springboard to rest of Africa
Philippines-licensed online gambling operator Dafabet launch operations in Kenya ahead of planned push into other African markets.
Kenya gov’t committee urges parliament to scrap gambling bill
Parliamentary committee urges Kenya's government to scrap proposed gambling legislation, while SportPesa tops Kenya Google search queries.
