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Self-censorship and disdain for media crippling KPL

SuperSport withdrawal

The bliss and romance that followed the marriage of Kenyan Premier League (KPL) and SuperSport mid 2008 was one out of this world. Well, just like any marriage which promises lofty dreams – a good life thereafter, this one was no exception. However, we are now living in interesting times.

KPL and football clubs are now sending a deluge of emails asking the media to “make noise” following Treasury’s plans to raise tax on betting and gaming to 50%.

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