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Isaac Kipyegon scoops Ingwe Player of the Month

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

Defender Isaac Kipyegon has been voted AFC Leopards fans’ best player for the month of July.

This is coming just months into his new role as club captain a position he has held since the arrival of Belgian Coach Patrick Aussems who favours the diminutive defender to Robinson Kamura.

Kipyegon guided the club through a tumultuous time in the month of July in which they played five. Ingwe beat Bandari 2-0, drew against Nzoia Sugar, lost to both Tusker and Western Stima added to the FKF Cup Finals loss to arch-rivals Gor Mahia FC.

Kipyegon thanked the fans for voting for him saying he dedicates the award to his teammates.

“Without the rest of the players this would not have come true. They are my biggest motivation. But I thank the fans for making this possible.”

Coach Patrick Aussems on his part thanked Betsafe for the initiative saying it is a massive morale booster for his side.

“The players now have something extra to work for. They see this and everyone wants to put in extra gear and that lifts the entire squad.” Said the Belgian tactician who recently extended his stay at the club.

Present during the award ceremony at Camp Toyoyo in Eastlands were AFC Leopards players, the club leadership headed by Treasurer Maurice Chichi, Betsafe Marketing Manager Mavin Waganda and Betsafe Managing Director Victor Sudi.

Sudi encouraged the players to work hard in the remaining fixtures to finish at a respectable position in the league.

“I can see we are left with three tough fixtures but I know you are even tougher. Betsafe is here to support you to ensure the club puts a good fight to the end.”

The football season is back! Roll with the best on Betsafe

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

The top European leagues resume this weekend, with all the big teams rushing for marquee signings.

One phrase that will be thrown about for the next couple of months among football fans is “Hii Season ni Yetu”.

With the leagues only a couple of days away from kicking off, most fans are drawing their lines, and declaring their intent to win the leagues this season.

Betsafe has introduced a unique market that allows punters to back their favourite players and clubs in different categories prior to the start of the league.

The outright market is a pre-tournament wager placed on whole league or competition rather than single matches.

The betting market, a first in the industry has drawn a lot of positive responses from punters.

Prior to Lionel Messi’s move to PSG, Betsafe was the only gaming company in Kenya offering players a chance to place bets on his next club.

“We’ve already demonstrated that we’re a brand focused on being unique through our marketing communication,” remarked Mavin Waganda, Betsafe Head of Marketing.

“The introduction of the outright market gives our customers an opportunity to back their clubs prior to the start of the season and mark something out of it.”

The outright market has multiple selections, with some of the bets being wagered for the whole season.

Customers can play on which teams will win their respective leagues, who will finish as the top scorer, which teams will be relegated, and which sides will finish in the top four.

For the players that are not looking to go all the way, there’s a provision to play on which teams will be top or bottom of the league by Christmas.

You can play on the different outright markets on Betsafe.co.ke.

Gor Mahia’s talismanic winger Miheso voted Player of the Month

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

Clifton Miheso has been voted Gor Mahia fans’ Most Outstanding Player for the month of July.

The speedy winger bagged the award following the club’s bittersweet performance of July 2021.

Bitter because the club for the first time in over a decade failed to win a single league match but sweet because K’Ogalo booked their continental slot by winning the FKF Cup to represent the country in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.

The winger, currently rumoured to be on his way out of the 19 times KPL champions, featured in all the five matches for K’Ogalo in the month of July where they lost to Ulinzi Stars, Kariobangi Sharks, Tusker FC and drew one all against Nairobi City Stars in the league.

Probably what set him above his fellow nominees was the conversion of his spot kick during penalty shootouts against arch-rivals AFC Leopards in the finals of the FKF Cup on July 4th, 2021 at Nyayo National Stadium.

Other nominees were midfielder Ernest Wendo and Captain Harun Shakava.

Speaking during the presentation of the award, Betsafe MD Victor Sudi reiterated the company’s resolve to support initiatives by the fans such as this to encourage the players to put in extra effort in their trade.

“We shall continue with this award and for the remaining games, I urge you to put in your best effort because we will be here again next month to present the winner as voted by the fans.” Concluded Sudi.

“I am so excited to be the first winner of this award and I thank all my teammates because this is a team sport. To the fans, I can’t be more grateful,” said Miheso who, other than the trophy, went home with a Ksh.25,000 cash prize.

Captain Harun Shakava on his part thanked the club sponsor Betsafe for the support saying the award is an extra motivation as the club prepares for continental assignments next season.

It’s Jackpot season and Betsafe’s Ksh.100M Super Jackpot takes the crown

Posted on by Ozymandias

Leading gaming brand, Betsafe Kenya, has launched a lucrative product, the Super Jackpot, which has a Ksh.100M prize. The brand has been on the rise since it set shop in 2020 and has added the Super Jackpot to its portfolio of jackpot products.

The Super Jackpot, which has an entry of Ksh.80, allows punters to wager their bet on three markets, home win, draw or away win, on 17 games for a chance to take home Ksh.100M. The Super Jackpot, which was launched on Monday, 9th August, was met with rave reviews by punters who commented that the games were fair and the Ksh.80 stake was reasonable.

The Super Jackpot awards punters with bonuses when they correctly predict 12-16 of the games. Betsafe introduced a twist with the awarding of a unique bonus to players who get none of 17 predictions correct.
Speaking at the launch of the Super Jackpot, CEO, Victor Sudi reiterated Betsafe’s intent of introducing innovative products that players could enjoy. “The Super Jackpot is our latest product entry and as we’re happy to see that players have taken up to it and we’ll hopefully have a winner soon.”

“We’re a fun and exciting brand. We want to radiate the same energy to our customers and ensure they get the best possible products in the market,” commented Mavin Waganda, Betsafe Kenya’s Head of Marketing. “Football is back and we’re here to make it our customers’ season as well.”

The Super Jackpot, which features top games from European leagues is available on Betsafe.co.ke every week.

The easiest Jackpot coupon in Kenya, so good you can win it multiple times!

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

Rarely do you hit the jackpot more than once.

However, in recent weeks, that has been the order of the day for Betsafe Kenya’s customers.

The Daily Jackpot has been won almost every other day with some punters even winning more than twice.

The jackpot in its nature, selects multiple games with almost similar odds where punters select one of three options; 1X2, which refer to a home win, draw or away win.

Mr. Khan, a previous Betsafe Daily Jackpot winner.

This makes the product very competitive as the betting options are limited compared to the regular sportsbook.

Betsafe, however, changed the game completely when they introduced jackpot games with clear favourites on multiple games on offer for selection on the coupon.

With games customers are interested in and more likely to follow, the brand’s Daily Jackpot is a cut above the rest.

The Daily Jackpot has eight games with a stake of Ksh.10.

“I made more than one entry on the jackpot I won. It’s one of these entries that won me my latest jackpot,” said Patrick, a multiple Daily Jackpot winner.

The ease of the coupon is evident in the number of times it has been won since its launch in May.

The Daily Jackpot has been won over 10 times and continues to be more attractive to sports punters who find the stake and odds to be very competitive.

“The jackpot is supposed to be a product that adds value to the players, so we made it as competitive as possible,” said Mavin Waganda, Betsafe’s Head of Marketing.

“This new Super Euro Jackpot is pretty easy. Just Euro games?” Posed Peter Mutunga, a previous Daily Jackpot winner.

The brand, who now look like the World of Jackpots, have launched an exclusive Euro2020 jackpot dubbed the Super Euro Jackpot.

The new product has a Ksh.25M prize and a 25 bob stake on 15 games.

It also offers players guaranteed bonuses from 12 correct predictions.

The Super Euro Jackpot, which features Euro2020 games exclusively is more competitive and relatively easier to win than other jackpots in the market.

The coupon will have teams that are not evenly matched making it more attractive to players.

“We strive to make our jackpot coupons as easy as possible which is evident in the game selection,” stated Alex Kobia, Betsafe’s Managing Director.

The first Super Euro Jackpot coupon is active on the betsafe.co.ke and the entry closes on Friday, 11th June at 10PM.

You can play Betsafe’s jackpots on Betsafe.co.ke.

How many ways can one invest Ksh 25 to achieve a life-transforming return worth millions?

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

Have you had a chance to attend an entrepreneurship forum? The talk will leave you exasperated.

Speaker 1: I started my million-shilling hotel business with one jiko, a spoon and a sufuria.

Speaker 2: My tour firm employs 1000 people now, but I started with just a camera.

They tell you where they are now, but they do not tell the story of how they got here. Its exciting, but, in reality is all that hype doesn’t add up.

Presently, how can you start an empire with just Ksh. 25? Yes, its possible. And, lots of fun while at it.

The 2021 Euro football bonanza starts on Friday 11th June at 2100hrs, with an opening clash featuring Turkey against Italy.

The preliminary and knock out stages go on upto 23rd June, when semis and ultimately the final will be set.

On the entirety of this month, gamers have a chance to win beautifully thanks to a tailored offering by premier gaming firm, Betsafe – with their unique Super Euro Jackpot – that centres only on game fixtures in the tournament.

The Betsafe Super Euro Jackpot is worth a staggering Ksh. 25,000,000 with just Ksh. 25 on the stake.

It features 15 games, and guaranteed bonuses in between for gamers correctly making 12 predictions.

Yes! For 25 shillings, predict 15 Euro games and run away with Ksh. 25,000,000!

Its unbelievable!

All one needs is to log and register on Betsafe.co.ke – an ultra friendly gaming platform, easy to navigate and place your bets.

Now you know, an inventive way to invest 25 shillings and gain a surreal, total transformation of your life!

After registration, it’s easy to top up your account. Use M-Pesa Paybill number 7290099, and proceed to stake your bet.

Do you know that 10-shilling coin in your pocket can change your life for good?

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

What do you call a 10 shilling coin in your hood?

Kidee? Ashu? Mikku?

And, in street sense, how much is it worth?

Ten shillings ain’t much, just loose change in your pocket.

Perhaps, a piece of street sausage, popularly known as Mùtura. A coloured lollipop for the kids. A gracious toss to the beggar’s bowl on the street corner.

If you didn’t know, 10 shillings can change your life – and in a big way. This 10-shilling coin may be the boost you need to even out the tough economic ripples in your life wrought by the global pandemic.

This is possible by playing the Betsafe Daily Jackpot on premier gaming platform, Betsafe.co.ke.

The Betsafe Daily Jackpot is definitely the easiest jackpot in sports.

It’s an easy prediction for only 8 games, and a player just needs 10 shillings to play.

The Betsafe Daily Jackpot comes with Ksh 200,000 up for grabs!

Mr. Aly Khan, a past winner of the Betsafe Daily Jackpot posing with a dummy cheque.
Mr. Aly Khan, a past winner of the Betsafe Daily Jackpot posing with a dummy cheque.

All one needs is to register by logging into Betsafe.co.ke. The platform is user friendly, with clear tabs and customized for a good experience.

Once logged in, a player can choose to keep his account logged in, with no need to keep entering login details.

Take the initiative and put the 10 shilling coin on your kitchen counter to good use, by winning Ksh. 200,000 on a daily basis by just predicting 8 games on Betsafe Daily Jackpot.

Tell a friend to tell a friend!

Time to be free! The behind-the-scenes story about an international hit made in Kenya!

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

When Betsafe and four content creators came together, nobody thought a hit song would be the outcome.

Free, by The Jacks ft Prince Mpedzisi has taken the charts by storm and continues to grow in popularity.

 

The song, whose main messaging focuses on encouraging people to chase their dreams while remaining rooted to their values has been well received by audiences.

The lyrics drive a call for people to try as much as possible and adopt stress-free lifestyles while enjoying the little things or as we say, “Raha Wajipa Mwenyewe”.

The Jacks, a new group featuring popular internet content creator, Julius Ochieng of Wololo TV, creatively brought the piece to life backed by the vocals of international artist Prince Mpedzisi.

The song, sponsored by gaming platform, Betsafe, has received rave reviews on YouTube with fans applauding the creativity and execution of the song and video.

“Our content is all about spreading joy and happiness. We’re in times where everything seems tough, so we decided to just make people feel good,” remarked Julius.

Prince, the international artist behind the beautiful vocals was upbeat about the project and the opportunity to co-create with the band.

“It was an honour to collaborate with my Kenyan brothers. It’s not so often you get to create such a beautiful piece of work,” said Prince.

The Jacks and Prince will be live on the Mash-up on NTV on Thursday at 10PM and will also perform on Citizen’s Ten Over Ten on Friday at 10PM.

Until then, you can listen to Free by the Jacks ft Prince Mpedzisi on YouTube or on all digital music service platforms.

Sample the hit on this link, and give your thoughts:

The new tax proposal will push away gaming companies from Kenya, if its implemented

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

The Ministry of Finance is seeking to reintroduce excise duty on betting at a rate of 20 percent of the amount staked.

This means total taxes would exceed 86.5 percent, which could again bring closure of some betting firms due to the unfavorable working environment.

 

In turn, Kenya would be left without great income and thousands of people that work in this industry would lose their jobs.

Here is a list of all the taxes that betting companies would have to pay:

  • 20 percent Excise Tax on betting stake
  • 1.5% Digital service tax on betting tax
  • 15 percent Betting Tax
  • Tax on winnings 20 percent
  • Income tax 30 percent

Additionally, the return on investment in Kenya through the payment of profits/repayment of loans would be subject to additional taxation in Kenya, which would lead to the situation that due to the applied tax policy, doing business in Kenya would not be commercially viable.

 

Reintroducing excise duty on betting, total taxes would exceed 86,5 percent. The negative effects of stringent measures could again bring closure of some betting firms

Foreign companies describe the Kenyan market as an over-taxed and unfair operating environment.

The companies in the industry are already paying high fees, and additional taxes are being proposed, which do not exist in Europe or America.

In England, the tax on the difference is 20 percent, and there is no tax on winnings or stake, Kenya would be one of the few countries in the world to adopt this model of taxing the gambling industry.

Excise duty on betting was introduced in 2019 but was removed in July last year.

 

One of the reasons behind removing the tax was that the high level of taxation had led to punters placing bets on foreign platforms that were not subject to tax and thereby denying the government revenue.

Parliament scrapped the excise tax saying that it is meant to reverse the negative effects of stringent measures that included the closure of some well-known betting firms.

That closure led to job losses for hundreds of Kenyans and a revenue gap to the taxman who had annually collected billions of shillings in taxes from the betting industry.

Gaming companies are big sponsors of Kenyan sports and generally have a great impact on the community.

They have especially stood out with donations during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Betsafe Daily Jackpot has been won on the eve of the Middle Jackpot Launch

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

Ali Khan is a happy man, thanks to lady luck smiling on his intuitive efforts.

Khan went to bed hopeful and woke up Ksh.200,000 richer.

Khan, a Betsafe Kenya punter was the first winner of the brand’s newly launched Ksh.200,000 Daily Jackpot.

The Nairobi-based small scale businessman staked Ksh.10 on 8 games on Wednesday, 12th May and made eight correct predictions to become the brand’s first Jackpot winner.

“It’s come at the right time and for 10 bob only. Ksh.200,000 will make a very big difference for me during this period when money is hard to come by,” an elated Khan commented.

Alex Kobia, the Managing Director Betsafe Kenya was full of praise for the product development:

“This is a special moment for us. It’s exciting when punters win. Congratulations to all who played.”

The Daily Jackpot is one of the products the brand has launched in May alongside the Ksh.20,000,000 Middle Jackpot.

“This is just the beginning for us, and we will be listening to our customers to continually make improvements to our products and make gaming more exciting and conducive for all,” remarked Kobia.

Betsafe launched both products with favourable entry points that are appealing to punters.

The low stake is manageable for most players with the games on offer also being very competitive.

The campaign features a visually impactful music video developed by three Kenyan content creators: The Jacks and Prince Mpedzisi, a performing artiste, in partnership with Betsafe.

The music video’s theme is centred around being free and living a stressfree, happier life.

The song has been met with rave reviews since its launch because of its incorporation and depiction of relatable scenarios.

The jackpots are available to all onsite players on www.betsafe.co.ke

The Perfect Holiday: What to remember when going on holiday to Mombasa

Posted on by Kibaki Muthamia

Socialization

Coastal people are very homely, friendly and social. A complete contrast from the mad rush in Nairobi.

The true definition of Undugu. A problem shared is a problem half-solved. Pleasantries and genuine concern for the next person are part of the social fabric.

Everything moves at its own pace. Greetings are a way of life. The people spread joy and at any given opportunity.

Beach attire

How do you spot watu wa bara? The way they dress when going to the beach.

This is your one time to showcase your chiseled abs, long legs or silky-smooth skin. So, your swim wear needs to be packed well in advance.

Just because you aren’t getting into the water doesn’t mean you can’t look stunning for the gram with sun-kissed snaps.

As the world slowly adjusts to living with the ravaging pandemic, a break is now more important than ever. A breather to get things in order and soak in life.

It’s time to prepare your gang to break the No-Travel monotony of the past year.

And what’s a better way to go to the coast than with your squad? Even better, when it’s all catered for and your job is just to show up and enjoy?

This could be possible for you and your friends courtesy of gaming platform, Betsafe.

Betsafe is awarding four friends with an all-expenses paid trip to Mombasa, in a promotion that runs from Friday 5th March to Wednesday 30th March – and it’s snatch-easy.

Hey, it’s also FREE to participate!

The bare minimum is for the players to register an account with Betsafe before the end of the promotion. You need an account to participate in the draw.

Then, like Betsafe’s social media pages. That’s easy, right?

Text the word ‘Trip’ to 23333. This SMS is free.

As easy as that.

A draw will take place on 31st March to determine the competition’s winner. The winner will be contacted via direct message asking them to confirm their name and number.

The winner is at liberty to pick three friends to enjoy the free trip to Mombasa. Cement your position in the Friendship Hall of Fame!

However, only players above the age of 18 and Kenyan residents are eligible to play.

All the best! Gather the gang!