Active Betting Sites in Kenya: Latest Updates

BC Game has become the first Kenyan bookmaker to launch a special welcome bonus for the FIFA World Cup, with customers now able to claim up to KSh. 13,000 if their first World Cup bet loses.

Jetbet has a new welcome bonus, totaling up to KSh. 13,000. New customers can claim a 100% bonus when they make a minimum deposit of KSh. 99. The site has also announced that it is now tax-free on deposits.

Meridianbet now has a new welcome bonus for new players. Customers can now claim a 100% bonus on their first deposits, with 50% going to sports and the other 50% going to the online casino. the maximum total bonus is KSh. 5,000.

The list of tax-free betting sites continues to grow with Pitch90bet now offering to pay the 5% tax on deposits on behalf of their customers.

"Bet Bila Tax" says Bahati Bet as they become the latest bookmaker to go tax-free on deposits. The 5% tax on deposits will be covered by Bahati Bet.

New customers on Bangbet can now claim up to KSh. 130 free bets, or KSh. 1,500 casino bonus when they open an account on the site.

The tax-free brigade trend continues in full force with bet307 the latest site to grant their customers their full deposits. The bookmaker is taking responsibility for the 5% deposit tax imposed by the government.

Ke7 is making some serious impressions amongst Kenyan bettors, and that is set to continue with the bookmaker now offering bonuses on first three deposits from new customers

While some betting sites have gone tax-free on deposits, Gamekaya are doing things a little differently, with the site now giving users their full winnings play on the site.

Bantubet customers will be happy to know that the site is now tax-free on deposits, after announcing that they will cover the 5% deposit tax mandated by the authorities.

Looks like Pitch90bet has joined the list of companies that have gone casino-only. Their sportsbook is currently not available, with only their online casino accessible to Kenyan customers.

Pitch90bet has a new welcome offer for new customers, with users now able to claim a 100% sign up bonus, up to KSh. 5000. A minimum deposit of KSh. 100 is required.

The Goalpesa sportsbook is currently not loading as the section undergoes maintenance. Our understanding is that Goalpesa will continue to operate as a casino-only site for now.

The Vivabet sportsbook is now working, following weeks of inactivity. While the site had been live for a while, the sportsbook was empty, but that has changed now, with the site offering markets from all the top leagues around the world. New customers can join and claim a nice welcome bonus, and enjoy great odds on matches from the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, and even the FIFA World Cup!

Qbet customers are not able to access their sportsbook with the bookmaker stating that it is currently under maintenance. For how long this will be, we do not know, but customers can still play on the Qbet casino while the sportsbook is down.

Great news for 1xBet customers - and all intending new customers! The bookmaker has dropped its minimum deposits for both Airtel and MPesa players. MPesa customers can now deposit as low as KSh. 40, while the lowest deposit for Airtel subscribers is just KSh. 10. The previous minimum deposit for both networks was KSh. 100.

Betgr8 has become the latest bookmaker in Kenya to become tax free. They are now covering taxes on deposits and withdrawals on behalf of their customers. So, customers now have access to 100% of their money.

Jetbet have made a slight tweak to their URL, migrating from jetbet.ke to jetbet.co.ke. The previous URL is still working, but users are instructed upon entry to visit the new site. All existing Jetbet accounts are still active, meaning that you can log into the new site using your previous account details. However, once you land on the new URL, you will have to change your password.

Launched in December 2025, Playa Bets have steadily gained momentum in the Kenyan market, and now, they have surged up to the podium, checking in at No. 3 this week. Playa Bets rise is build on a platform that offers great user-experience, a big welcome bonus, and in-demand betting features like bet builder and early payout.

We were unable to access Tigonbet for a couple of weeks, but that has been sorted now, with the betting site now working again. Launched in August 2025, Tigonbet is still quite new in Kenya, but they have quickly build up a big fan base majorly thanks to their odds boosts and accumulator bonus.

After a brief period of maintenance, Mezizbet has resumed operations in Kenya. The betting site is offering new customers a welcome bonus of up to KSh. 50, along with an 80% accumulator bonus for customers with multiple selections on their bets.

After announcing that they are "moving" a few weeks ago, we now have confirmation that Betlion has moved to Bandabet. Existing Betlion customers are automatically migrated to Bandabet, with their login details still working for the new site. However, customers are advised to update their details once they get into Bandabets.

The Fortebet website has been under maintenance for a while, and there are no signs of that changing any time soon. There has been no official word from Fortebet, whether via email or any of their social media handles, except for the on-page meintenance message when you visit the site. We will keep you posted on this one.

Having made a strong mark since their entry into the Kenyan market, Geniusbet have put a pause on their operations, with the official word being that their site is under maintenance. However, we also noticed that they are no longer listed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya, suggesting that they have failed to renew their license. We will keep a close eye on Geniusbet and keep you updated.

Tigonbet has been earning rave reviews amongst Kenyan bettors, but their fans have been left frustrated in recent times by the difficulty in accessing their site. Tigonbet is not exactly shut, but the site takes forever to load. We spent a good 20 minutes waiting for Tigonbet to load up but didn't have any success!

Major news this week as another heavyweight operator has stopped working. Betlion - noted for their big jackpots - have announced on their site that they are "moving". We are not exactly sure where they are moving to, but as usual, we will keep you updated on that one.