Welcome offer · 🇰🇪 Kenya
Welcome bonus
- Live betting
- Cash out
- Booking codes
Our verdict
SportPesa built its name on Kenya's mega jackpots and M-Pesa integration. It offers simple pre-match and live betting, SMS betting and some of the biggest jackpot prizes in East Africa.
SportPesa launched in 2014 and is available in Kenya and Tanzania. We rate it 7.9/10 overall, with its strongest scores for payments & payouts and app & website.
Odds-wise, SportPesa's typical margin on top-flight football match result markets is around 8.0%, a little higher than the 7.2% average among the 6 other bookmakers we track in Kenya. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, Rugby, Tennis.
Pros
- ✓Huge jackpot prizes
- ✓Seamless M-Pesa deposits and withdrawals
- ✓SMS betting
Cons
- ✕Fewer markets than pan-African rivals
- ✕No booking codes
SportPesa welcome offers by country
| Country | Offer | Licence | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | Mega Jackpot & Midweek Jackpot SportPesa focuses on jackpots rather than a welcome bonus. | Licensed by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) | Visit SportPesa |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | Jackpots Jackpot-focused offer in Tanzania. | Licensed by the Gaming Board of Tanzania | Visit SportPesa |
18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often — always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.
Features
- Live betting✓
- Live streaming–
- Cash out✓
- Bet builder–
- Booking codes–
- Edit bet–
- Acca bonus / boost–
- Early payout–
- Mobile money✓
- Virtual sports✓
- iOS app✓
- Android app✓
- Data-light site✓
- Betting exchange–
- Jackpots✓
Popular payment methods
Typical options — check the cashier for the full, current list.
🇰🇪 Kenya
M-Pesa · Airtel Money
🇹🇿 Tanzania
M-Pesa · Mixx by Yas · Airtel Money · HaloPesa
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Frequently asked questions
Is SportPesa legit and licensed?
SportPesa holds licences in the markets we list: Kenya (the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB)); Tanzania (the Gaming Board of Tanzania). Only bet with SportPesa where it is licensed for your country.
What is the SportPesa welcome bonus?
In Kenya, the current offer is: Mega Jackpot & Midweek Jackpot. SportPesa focuses on jackpots rather than a welcome bonus. Offers differ by country and change regularly, so check the terms on the SportPesa website before you sign up.
Does SportPesa have an app?
Yes. SportPesa offers an Android app and an iOS app, plus a data-light mobile site.
How good are SportPesa's odds?
On major football 1X2 markets SportPesa's margin is typically around 8.0%, compared with an average of about 7.2% among its competitors in Kenya. Lower margins mean better odds — compare live prices on our odds pages.