The leading betting firm have officially ceased their operations in Kenya leaving domestic football without one of its biggest sponsors
Betting firm SportPesa have officially stopped operating in Kenya.
The latest decision comes just days after the firm assured Kenyans they were in the process of returning to full operation after the long battle with the government over taxes.
SportPesa were the official sponsors of the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) and also partners with a number of Kenyan clubs among them giants Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.
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In a statement seen by Goal, the firm has announced a move to halt its operations in Kenya saying they will only resume if Kenya puts in place ‘adequate taxation and non-hostile regulatory environment.