This archive report was first published on 11 July 2019.
On December 13, 2018, Pan African betting company BetLion launched its operations in Nairobi, Kenya, with former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno in attendance.
However, just a year later, Asian Betting and Gaming Enterprises Africa Ltd, trading as Dafabet, have written to the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) seeking clarity after their license was not renewed.
According to a letter seen by The Standard, Dafabet insists they have met all conditions set out by the BCLB, but were taken aback when BCLB Chairman Cyrus Maina wrote to them saying their application lacks merit on account of set license conditions.
"In light of this, may we seek clarification from your office on the following matters; details of compliance matters being investigated by BCLB. If we can be informed of these compliance matters we can provide you with proof of compliance on our end," the letter states.
Meanwhile, it has emerged that BetLion, which launched its operations in Kenya last year, is among seven betting firms whose licenses have been renewed by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB). The others are Odibets, Betpalace, Mcheza, Kwikbet, Betika, and Gamemania.
A letter seen by The Standard reveals that BetLion, home to Africa's largest Jackpot worth Sh350 million, had its license application approved on June 28 after fulfilling all conditions demanded by BCLB.
