Kenya sports betting operators challenge gov’t tax grab
Kenya-licensed sports betting operators SportPesa and Betin file legal challenges of government's attempts to collect millions in disputed back taxes.
Kenya hikes betting operator SportPesa’s back tax bill to $147m
The Kenya Revenue Authority now says betting operator SportPesa owes $147.4m in back taxes including interest and penalties.
Kenya judge blocks collecting tax on gamblers’ winnings
Despite government protests, a Kenyan court temporarily blocks gambling operators from collecting the 20% tax on bettors' winnings.
Kenya mulls (again) hiking betting tax rate by another 10%
Kenya Revenue Authority wants to impose an additional 10% tax on sports betting ops, but SportPesa CEO says his company already pays "significant' taxes.
SportPesa announced as new FAI partner
The Football Association of Ireland has announced a new partnership with SportPesa, the global technology and entertainment company.
Uganda gambling age restrictions; SportPesa’s Kenya $103m tax bill
Uganda intros new age and identity rules for gambling operators, while Kenya's taxman demands $103m in back taxes from SportPesa.
SportPesa announces new title partnership with F1 team racing point
SportPesa has announced as the new title partner for Racing Point, with the team now known as SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team.
SportPesa become official partner of Everton in the Community
Everton in the Community has joined forces with SportPesa, in a partnership that will see them become an Official Partner of the Club’s charitable arm.
Betting-related queries rule Kenya’s 2018 Google searches
Betting-related items dominated Kenya's top-20 Google search queries in 2018, with local betting SportPesa ranking first overall.
