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Career Journey With Sportpesa Marketing Operations Manager, Liz Muragu

Liz Muragu is the Marketing Operations Manager at SportPesa. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Communication from the University of Nairobi

June 28, 2021

Career·featured·TL

Sportpesa CEO Ronald Karauri’s Range Rover Involved in an Accident

It was a bad afternoon on Thursday for Sportpesa CEO Ronald Karauri. His famous Range Rover Overfinch was involved in a minor accident along

May 8, 2020

Business·News·TL

Karauri Blasts Kenyans as Sportpesa Terminates Formula One, Everton Sponsorships

As expected, Sportpesa’s exit from the Kenyan market(it’s main cash cow) has culminated in the termination of the betting firm’s partnerships with global brands. At

February 18, 2020

News·Sports·TL

betPawa Moves to Court to Contest Govt Decision to Suspend Betting Operations

Sports betting firm Nanovas International (K) Limited, trading as betPawa, on Monday moved to court to challenge a govt directive that cancelled its operational license. betPawa

July 16, 2019

Business·News·TL

Matiang’i To Deport Directors of Betting Companies

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is once again talking tough on gambling. Matiang’i has faulted betting companies for corrupting the youth, and leaving many

May 20, 2019

Business·TL

KRA Demands Sh14 Billion from Sportpesa

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued Kenya’s biggest betting firm Sportpesa a Sh14.9 billion tax bill. According to KRA, Pevans East Africa, the

May 10, 2019

Business·News·TL

Matiang’i Gives Betting Firms 3-Month Ultimatum to Remit Taxes or Else…

Betting companies in Kenya have until June 30 to prove that they are tax-compliant or risk having their operating licences revoked, Interior CS Fred Matiang’i

April 2, 2019

Business·News·TL

One on One With Sportpesa CEO Ronald Karauri: “Bet Only for Fun”

Sportpesa CEO Captain Ronald Karauri insists that betting is ideally meant for entertainment and not a means to earn a living. In an interview with

March 19, 2019

featured·Sports·TL

Sportpesa reportedly agrees Sh3 BILLION Sponsorship Deal with Formula 1 Racing Team

Kenyan betting company Sportpesa continues with its aggressive global expansion. Reports reaching our news desk indicate that Sportpesa is poised to announce a major sponsorship deal with

January 23, 2019

News·Sports·TL

Sportpesa Boss “Can’t Decide What To Buy” Between a Batmobile and F1 Car [Photos]

Because we are mandated to inform you about how your hard-earned Sportpesa “investments” are spent, allow us to update you on the current situation.

February 15, 2018

Entertainment·OMG·TL

VIDEO – Sh10 Million Betting ‘Winner’ Goes off-Script, Tells Kenyans To Quit Gambling

The never ending controversial topic of sport betting got more prominence this week when giant bookmaker Sportpesa withdrew all sport sponsorship in the country

January 4, 2018

Humour·News·TL·Video

Sportpesa Launches in Italy Through Rival Acquisition

Kenyan betting company Sportpesa continues with its aggressive global expansion. Months after launching in Tanzania, the company has entered the Italian market by acquiring a

July 19, 2017

Business·Sports·TL

60-Year-Old Woman Wins Sportpesa Mega Jackpot

Popular bookmaker Sportpesa has unveiled the newest millionaires in town after three gamblers won the Mega Jackpot. One of the big winners, Florence Machogu, is

May 31, 2017

News·Sports·TL

With Hull City Relegated, SportPesa Set To Be Everton’s New Shirt Sponsor

Now that Hull City has been relegated from the Premier League, SportPesa is looking for a new partnership to keep its name alive in

May 16, 2017

News·Sports·TL

I Withdrew Sh 50K at the ATM Just to Confirm I Had Won, Sh81 Million Jackpot Winner Says

Betting company Sportpesa has unveiled the lucky winner of Sh 81, 268, 545 SportPesa midweek jackpot. Alfred Madanji from Kakamega County is a fifty-year-old real estate

May 9, 2017

lifestyle·TL

Salimianga Watu: Girl Left Regretting After Guy She ‘Blue Ticked’ Wins Sh221 Million Sportpesa Jackpot

Sometimes all it takes to potentially change your life is to reply to that text. A lady by the name Carol Morara is currently

May 4, 2017

lifestyle·News·TL

Screenshot: The ‘Most Expensive Text’ in Kenya’s History

What is the largest Mpesa amount you’ve ever received on your phone in one go? Whatever amount it was, it is probably lunch money to

May 4, 2017

Social Media·Sports·TL

28 Year Old Guy Wins Sh221 Million Sportpesa Jackpot – VIDEO

The price of milk is chasing that of petrol… with the current trend, it might actually win. Sugar is no longer sweet. Potatoes are

May 2, 2017

Business·News·TL

Arsenal Legend Sol Campbell to Visit Kenya Next Week

Arsenal legendary defender Sol Campbell is expected in Kenya next week. The former Arsenal and England player will be in the country between May 23-28 to

May 16, 2016

Sports·TL

Sh109,000: Shop Attendant Spends Employer’s Entire M-Pesa Float on Football Betting… Loses All

Football betting is threatening to destroy the lives of thousands of young people in this country. Hundreds of thousands put their money on the

April 22, 2016

lifestyle·News·Social Media·TL

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