Sports betting site Sportpesa Friday evening announced their return to the Kenyan market after more than a year of shutting down and sending home 400 employees. The giant gaming firm made the comeback after a new bookmaker, Milestone Games Limited acquired the rights to use the brand name SportPesa in Kenya.
SportPesa CEO Ronald Kauri in a statement said the company will focus on upholding the highest standards of service and responsible gaming.
“SportPesa is back! I’m happy to announce that the SportPesa brand is back under a new BCLB license holder,” Karauri tweeted.
SportPesa is delighted to resume operations in Kenya. Thank you for your support.
Website: https://t.co/XdCIBkE6Sb
iOS app: https://t.co/ntTikWLTye
Android app: https://t.co/AqvovNEuIj#SportPesaisBack #SportPesaNiYetu pic.twitter.com/hTNKsvYElf— SportPesa Kenya (@SportPesa) October 30, 2020
Here’s how Kenyans on the Internet reacted to the news:
Disturbing that young people are celebrating the return of Sportpesa. Gambling seems to be the way out for many youths. The house always wins though..
— Ja Loka (@_fels1) October 30, 2020
Christ! I had successfully beaten being hooked to gambling with the exit of Sportpesa. Sasa hii ni majaribu gani tena jameni 🙆🏾♂️
— Gladiator in jeans 🇰🇪 (@eduzmi) October 30, 2020
Me trying to remember how i used to bet on SportPesa pic.twitter.com/uHiBMoxfta
— Brian Mbunde ™ (@Brianmbunde) October 30, 2020
Gamblers to other betting sites now that SportPesa is back. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/sLWYu6dsWN
— Jefa (@Limorio_) October 30, 2020
Cashing out on SportPesa vs other platforms pic.twitter.com/r0Zj1lXliP
— Brian Mbunde ™ (@Brianmbunde) October 30, 2020
