CalvinAyre.com’s most read business stories of 2019
Here’s a look back at the top five business stories that got the most attention from you, our readers, in 2019.
Kenya tribunal sides with sports betting ops in tax fight with gov’t
Kenya's government has been dealt a blow after a tax tribunal sided with sports betting operators over how to apply the 20% tax on punters' winnings.
Kenya puts betting operator Betika in its back-tax crosshairs
Sports betting operator Betika the latest to face major back-tax demand from Kenya Revenue Authority, warns it could be forced to shut local operations.
SportPesa lays off 400 Kenya staff after shutting local ops
Kenyan sports betting operator SportPesa sacks over 400 staff after shutting local operations due to ongoing tax fight with Kenyan government.
SportPesa, Betin shut Kenya ops as tax fight with gov’t drags on
Kenya's leading sports betting operators SportPesa and Betin shut their local operations as tax fight with government shows no sign of letup.
Kenya tells SportPesa to reapply for sports betting license
Kenya's Betting Control and Licensing Board says SportPesa needs to reapply for a sports betting license before it can resume operations.
SportPesa given the green light to resume operations in Kenya
After a short government-mandated hiatus, Kenya’s top sports gambling company, SportPesa, is back in business.
UK sports fans set to be immersed in the SportPesa Experience
SportPesa have this week announced the launch of the SportPesa Experience, a new brand directive aimed at offering customers unrivalled experiences and access to major sporting events.
Attempt to save sports gambling in Kenya fails in court
Several operators had their licenses suspended at the beginning of July as the country’s Betting Control and Licensing Board suddenly began to rewrite the rulebook.
SportPesa halts sponsorships as tax war with Kenya gov’t heats up
Kenya's leading betting operator SportPesa up the ante in its tax fight with the government, halts all sponsorships of local sports bodies and teams.
