Kenya 2026 Market Report
Head-to-head:
Pepeta vs SportPesa
Independent editorial comparison of Kenya market operators. Pepeta (3.5/5) and SportPesa (3.5/5) on the same metrics, no affiliate partnership. 18+
PE
★★★☆★
3.5 Strong
Pepeta
BCLB BK 0000694 + PG 0000421 licensedKenyaSportsbookCasino
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SP
★★★☆★
3.5 Strong
SportPesa
BCLB BK 0001193 + PG 0000427 licensedKenyaCasinoSportsbook
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Pick Pepeta if you want:
- BCLB-licensed BK 0000694 + PG 0000421, position #10 on BCLB approved list 2025/2026 (iGaming Afrika Aug 2025) — verifiable regulatory footing under the enhanced 2024 framework
- Google Play 4.5/5 from 1,873 reviews — the largest direct-user sample in the audited Kenyan cohort, with visible active developer engagement on negative reviews
- 20+ sports and 1,000+ daily events including KPL, AFCON, EPL, UEFA Champions League, plus niche kabaddi, bandy, futsal, floorball — broader than most emerging KE operators
Pick SportPesa if you want:
- Mega Jackpot Pro prize pool tops out at KES 100,000,000 (17/17 category) with 5 sub-jackpots from 13/13 KES 10M up — largest weekly jackpot in Kenya, with documented KES 424.6M single-bettor payout (Boniface Kamau 2025).
- Native iOS app (App Store id 1397869645) and Android app on Google Play (~4.4 star, 14,000+ ratings on KE store) plus dedicated Casino App and SP Score live-results companion — strongest multi-app footprint among KE operators.
- Multi-channel deposit path: M-Pesa Paybill 955100 or 5212121, Airtel Money 955100, USSD *790# (Option 4), web/app — KES 10 minimum, free, instant reflection per operator.
| Feature specs | Pepeta | SportPesa |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | 3.5 / 5.0 | 3.5 / 5.0 |
| Licence | BCLB BK 0000694 + PG 0000421 | BCLB BK 0001193 + PG 0000427 |
| Founded | 2023 | 2014 (Pevans East Africa Limited era); 2020 reissued under Milestone Games |
| Verticals | Sportsbook, Casino | Casino, Sportsbook |
| Min deposit | KES 100 (per pepeta.or.ke/rules; conflict KES 1 / 30 / 50 / 100 across sources — operator /rules page authoritative) | KES 10 (verify on ke.sportpesa.com/deposit) |
| Payout speed | 5–15 min via M-Pesa once KYC verified | Within 24 hours via M-Pesa |
| Daily withdrawal | KES 4,000,000 | KES 70,000 daily M-Pesa ceiling |
| Mobile app | Android only — Google Play 4.5/5 from 1,873 reviews + APKPure mirror; iOS via responsive mobile site (no native iOS app, verify status on pepeta.com) | iOS (App Store id 1397869645) + Android (Google Play com.pevans.sportpesa.ke, ~4.4 star, 14,000+ ratings) + Casino App + SP Score companion |
| Crypto | No | No |
| Payment methods | 4 rails | 4 rails |
Common questions
Is Pepeta or SportPesa more trusted?
Pepeta carries an editorial composite of 3.5/5, SportPesa 3.5/5. Composite weights safety, licence, payment reliability, support, bonuses and user-platform reputation. The full breakdown per category is on each brand review page.
Are both brands properly licensed in Kenya?
Both hold BCLB BK 0000694 + PG 0000421/BCLB BK 0001193 + PG 0000427 authorisations. Licence numbers are on each operator review page. Always verify the licence number on the operator footer before depositing.
Which one pays out faster?
Pepeta average payout: 5–15 min via M-Pesa once KYC verified. SportPesa average payout: Within 24 hours via M-Pesa. Actual speed depends on rail and whether you have completed KYC.
Which has the better app?
See the Mobile app row in the spec table above. Both ship Android and iOS in most markets, but coverage gaps exist by country, especially on iOS. The full mobile review is on each operator page.