The move by the government not to renew licenses for the betting firm has thrown the preparations for the new Kenyan Premier League season into disarray.
KPL is bankrolled by betting firm Sportpesa and the move to cancel operation licenses for 27 firms including Sportpesa is sure to cause panic in KPL management bodies. KPL chief executive officer Jack Oguda fears the ongoing battle between the government and the gambling firms might spell doom for the upcoming 2019/20 season.
Sportpesa also sponsors two of the KPL's most successful clubs Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.