SportPesa, Betin shut business in Kenya, cite heavy taxation, frustrations

AFC Leopard players celebrate during a past KPL match. The club was one of the teams sponsored by SportPesa. [Courtesy]

Giant betting firm SportPesa and Betin have shut down operations in Kenya citing heavy taxation and frustrations from the government.

The gaming firm SportPesa said it would resume operations when Kenya puts in place "adequate taxation and non-hostile regulatory environment."