This archive report was first published on 4 September 2019.
On September 4, 2019, SportPesa announced it would soon resume operations in Kenya following clearance by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
The company had been at odds with the government over tax obligations, with KRA demanding close to Sh15 billion in unpaid taxes.
However, SportPesa said it had made notable progress in sessions with regulators and the government, leading to the KRA clearance.
"Our sessions with regulators and government are targeted towards creating a better understanding of the gaming industry with the view of creating a shared perspective on related regulation, including tax administration," SportPesa said in a statement.
"There has been notable progress in these sessions and we are pleased that Kenya Revenue Authority has now cleared us to have our license renewed," the firm added.
The clearance paves the way for SportPesa to apply for a new license from the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).
