SportPesa — betting and casino operator and Kenya Premier League sponsor that has invested in the 2026 National Sevens Circuit and holds exclusive rights to KPL data.
… The SportPesa League sits inside this growing ecosystem, showing how local football can create value far beyond 90 minutes on the pitch.That wider ecosystem is what gives a football league its real value. …
… From the bright billboards of SportPesa and Betika lining Mombasa Road to the millions of small wagers placed on English Premier League weekends, gambling has become part of the country’s digital economy. …
… Subscribe to our newsletter" Ruff N Tuff this season showcased high-level talent, which is a clear indicator that our rugby is being taken to the next," Muturi added.SportPesa Communication Manager Willis Ojwang hailed the tournament saying they are also proud to be part of the c …
… All three clubs; Everton, Hull City, and Gor Mahia were sponsored at the time by Kenyan betting company SportPesa.In 1975, the then Kenya Football Federation president Kenneth Matiba scheduled a match between Norwich and Kenyan players drawn from AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia. …
Audio By Vocalize Kenyan rugby has received a major boost ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit after SportPesa unveiled a sponsorship package worth Sh34.14 million, more than double the amount invested in last year’s competition. …
… Karauri's home By Samuel Njugua June 11, 2026 12:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A deaf man accused of breaking into the Nairobi residence of Kasarani Member of Parliament and SportPesa …
Audio By VocalizeFKF President Hussein Mohamed (left) and SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri during the official launch of the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season. …
KCB Rugby 7s edged Kabras Sugar 7s 12-10 in the Cup final to lift the Embu 7s title, the penultimate leg of the 2026 National 7s Circuit. The victory lifted KCB to 98 points at the top of the overall standings, six points ahead of Kabras heading into the season finale.
KCB Rugby 7s edged Kabras Sugar 7s 12-10 in the Cup final to lift the Embu 7s title, the penultimate leg of the 2026 National 7s Circuit. The victory lifted KCB to 98 points at the top of the overall standings, six points ahead of Kabras heading into the season finale.
Kenyan club football's real value lies in a wider ecosystem involving clubs, players, supporters, sponsors, vendors, media, and communities — not only in goals and league tables. The SportPesa League demonstrates how competitive football can connect professional clubs with communities and generate interest beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch.
SportPesa casino has launched two promotions: "Every Spin Counts," which offers players a chance to win up to Sh150,000,000, and "Shinda Heavy," which provides another competitive promotional concept for casino enthusiasts.
More Kenyan gamblers are moving to platforms licensed in Norway, drawn by what they describe as fairer odds, transparent terms, and tax-free winnings, reflecting awareness of regulation and player protection.
Strathmore University Leos RFC captain Gabriel Ayimba says the team's victory in the Ruff N Tuff Rugby 7s tournament at Ngong Race Course has motivated them to pursue the forthcoming 2026 National 7s Circuit title, after finishing second overall last year.
President William Ruto has extended an invitation to English Premier League Champions Arsenal to visit Kenya, saying it would be a memorable moment for their Kenyan fans following massive street celebrations in Nairobi last month marking Arsenal's first league title in 22 years.
SportPesa has injected Sh34.14 million into Kenya's 2026 National Sevens Circuit, more than double last year's investment, with funds allocated to support host clubs, the Kenya Rugby Union, media coverage, and prize money for the six-leg domestic competition.
Jeremy Kamau was arraigned in Milimani Law Courts on a burglary charge for allegedly breaking into the Westlands home of Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri on January 18, 2026, and stealing a MacBook Air laptop valued at Ksh.100,000, a can of baked beans, and an energy drink. According to prosecution, Kamau was apprehended by police officers on duty at the residence after he allegedly lunged at an officer, who shot him in the leg.
Milestone Games Limited, owner of SportPesa, has filed a lawsuit against 20 companies alleging breach of its exclusive Sh1.9 billion contract with the Football Kenya Federation over use of Kenya Premier League data on streaming and betting platforms.
The SportPesa Premier League's inaugural Gala Awards will take place tomorrow to honour the league's finest players, coaches, clubs, and fans. Among the night's highlights, Enock Morrison, Jimmy Owili, and Joseph Waithira are shortlisted for Player of the Season, while Charles Akonnor, Fred Ambani, and Sammy Omollo compete for Coach of the Season after Gor Mahia's title-winning campaign.
Kenya faces a significant sporting decade ahead—hosting Afcon 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania, seeing the final state-funded Safari Rally, and returning the Harambee Starlets to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after nine years—but corporate sector backing remains largely absent from these efforts.
Kenyan football's major commercial sponsor SportPesa has called for swift, transparent and independent resolution to the FKF governance crisis, warning that instability risks derailing progress in the sport. The crisis centres on nine FKF Executive Committee members suspending President Mohammed Hussein over financial misconduct allegations and installing deputy Macdonald Mariga as acting president, which Hussein has rejected.
Football Kenya Federation's NEC suspended President Hussein Mohammed, acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru, and NEC member Abdallah Yusuf over the reported loss of Sh42 million in CHAN Pamoja tournament insurance funds, appointing McDonald Mariga as acting-President. The EACC, IRA, PPRA, CAF, and FIFA are investigating the matter, which Mohammed denies, claiming CAF procured the insurance and FKF made no payments to any insurance company.