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  • EAPP Convenes in Nairobi

    The Secretary General of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), Eng James K.Wahogo has issued the following statement following the EAPP Steering Committee and Council of Ministers’ Meetings at Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi.

    The forum saw the attendance of Members who included; Burundi,DRC, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Rwada, Somalia, S.Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

    The Eastern Africa Power Pool Secretary further observed that, the they are happy to announce the significant progress in collective efforts toward fostering regional collaboration and advancing sustainable energy solutions and power trade across Eastern Africa.
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    The Eastern Africa Power Pool remains committed to enhancing energy security, promoting crossborder electricity trade, and driving the development of renewable energy sources within our member countries.
    EAPP continues to facilitate the implementation of cross-border transmission projects aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and ensuring the reliable supply of electricity to our growing population. Together, we have the potential to impact over 600 million people through increasing
    of electrification rates within the region.
    Currently the countries are trading over 3,400GWh annually, which represents a big achievement compared to the 504 GWh of power transferred in the region when the EAPP was first establishedin 2005. Ongoing efforts to enhance the interconnection of national power grids are progressing
    well, contributing to increased efficiency in power exchange and supporting economic
    development across member countries.
    To build on the benefits of this interconnectivity, we are striving to have the competitive day-ahead power market go live by the end of December 2024. This market will take us from bilateral trade to trade amongst countries all countries in the region, ensuring not only regular supply but efficient use of energy.

    Finally, we are actively promoting the harnessing of renewable energy sources to meet the region’s power demands sustainably. We are sourcing partnerships and financing for projects in solar and
    hydropower for a greener and more cost-effective energy future.

    All this is made possible by the Steering Committee and Council of Ministers, whose
    recommendations form the guiding principles within which the Secretariat operates to fulfil its mandate. EAPP is pleased with what has transpired here and extend the gratitude to the ministers, CEOs, senior officials, and delegates who endeavored to participate in these meetings.

  • Sinapis Launches New Offices as It Turns 13

    What began as a seed in Nairobi, Kenya, has grown into a global community serving thousands of entrepreneurs in over 11 countries.

    Sinapis equips local entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build profitable Kingdom businesses that create jobs, grow the economy, and alleviate poverty.

    The opening of the new Sinapis office is an event to be proud of in the entrepreneurship space. The Sinapis office will be a hub for entrepreneurs and house capital providers such as the Faith Driven Investor community. State-of-the-art training and boardroom facilities with teleconferencing will be available for hire, as well as floating desks. “Our sweet spot is serving Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) of 5 to 250 employees. Our programs serve them each step of the way from the idea stage through the growth stage.

    We offer training, advisory services, coaching, access to capital, and ongoing alumni support. Most importantly, we train entrepreneurs to integrate Christlike values into their businesses and make disciples
    ,” said Matthew Rhors, CEO of Sinapis. “We have served 8,223 entrepreneurs through workshops and training programs. Since our founding in 2011, our alumni have created over 9,000 new jobs that impact over 45,000
    lives.

    In addition, their companies indirectly impact more than 270,000 people in their supply chains,” added Matthew. Salome Ayugi, the Kenya Country manager said “Sinapis is very excited about this grand opening as it has created an opportunity for us to better serve the people we care about the most, entrepreneurs. We look forward to celebrating our expansion by ensuring everyone interacting with us in our new space has an unforgettable
    experience.”

    The Sinapis network of global partners offering our training now includes partners in Brazil, Burundi, Egypt, Liberia, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, and Cameroon.

  • Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Plans to Maximise the use of LPG Gas with strict Regulations Proposed

    CS Davis Chirchir Ministry of Energy and Petroleum during a LPG Stakeholders meeting

    The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) today held a National
    Stakeholder Workshop and Public Participation on the Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) National Growth Strategy at Kenya School of Government Nairobi.

    The stakeholder Meeting was graced by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Davis Chirchir, EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo and other Industry Stakeholders.

    The meeting saw discussions on; Improvement on Current Market regulatory framework to solve any loopholes in terms of policies and regulations. The need to ensure that, regulators and traders adhere to the laws governing liquified Petroleum Gas.

    “There is need to have value addition chain in the whole sytem through establishment of LPG Gas storage cylinders to different counties and reach the common mwananchi at an affordable price. Getting the price right, fair to the village people in kenya.
    The people in rural areas to also stop buying charcoal and firewood. As a Government we are serious in delivering clean cooking and also save the environment.
    We target to distribute Gas cylinder at 1kg at an affordable price, through also following all regulations required and locally Manufactured as part of bottom up economy model approach.” Said Davis Chirchir CS Energy and Petroleum.

    He also appealed to the Stakeholders and energy sector to embrace the new regulations.

    Yusuf Osman Chairman Enforcement Unit on LPG observed that, they are mandated to ensure no infringement on the LPG product is witnessed.
    The trend of counterfeit LPG product must end and curbing this by proper pricing, harmonized licencing to curb counterfeit,
    To enlighten the public on buying authentic and original products and through Curbing the illegal Gas trade.
    Consumer are also advised to source the LPG products from Genuine sellers and dealers.

    In addition, the Director General EPRA Daniel Kiptoo ibserved that, the problem on LPG needs to be solved by the LPG dealers.
    There is need to be ready for price regulations, issues like inflation of gas cylinders should be delt with and also added that, Schools and Institutions are advised to turn to LPG gas inorder to save environment.
    The incident of Gas explosion witnessed last month Embakasi was due to poor enforcement of the law. He further noted that,
    Education to the consumers is also needed to avoid incidents such as that in future.

  • BRAZIL MULTI-SECTORAL TRADE MISSION TO NAIROBI, KENYA 2024 KICKS OFF TOMORROW

    Brazil Trade Mission in Kenya is expected to start tomorow 26 – 28 February 2024 at Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi.

    CECIEx – Brazilian Council for Import and Export Companies and Apex Brasil, will lead a business delegation on a Trade Mission to East Africa – Nairobi from 26th to 28th February.

    The Trade Mission forms part of CECIEx (Brazilian Council for Import and Export Companies) and Apex Brasil’s objective to identify and create export markets for Brazilian value-added products and services.

    It will also serve to promote Brazilian products, whilst creating business partnerships between business communities of Kenya and select East African countries.

    The Trade Mission is open to all Kenyan companies directly or indirectly active in the Sectors of Agro, Food & Beverage, FMCG, Home & Construction, Interiors & Furniture, Import & Export, Clothing & Footwear, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Automotive Sector and Farm and Agricultural products
    The aim of the Brazil – East Africa Trade Mission is to network, exchange knowledge, develop trading and collaborative relationships, promote bilateral trade, enhance regional and international trade and explore investment opportunities between Brazil and Kenya. The event will bring participating Brazilian companies into
    contact with potential agents, importers, distributors/ wholesalers, retailers, joint venture partners, local businesses and
    Government agencies in Kenya. Hosted Buyers from Tanzania, Ethiopia and Rwanda will also be present at the event.

    The Brazilian companies will be connected and introduced with key potential business partners in Kenya with prearranged one-on-one Live In-Person B2B meetings as well as commercial site visits.
    The event is supported by Sao Paulo Chamber of Commerce, The Embassy of Brazil in Nairobi, Kenya National
    Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI)and B2B Africa Ltd.

  • CAK LAUNCHES LAW DIGEST AS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION NETWORK ADVOCACY WORKSHOP CLOSES

    The Competition Authority has today launched a Competition and Consumer Protection Law Digest. The publication provides concise but detailed briefs on select matters that the Authority has handled since establishment in August 2011 to June 2022.

    The main objective of the
    Digest, which has been developed in collaboration with the National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law), is to enhance understanding of competition and consumer protection law in the country, expose stakeholders to the Authority’s decision-making processes, and further develop
    jurisprudence.

    “In the course of executing our mandate, the Authority endeavors to be highly transparent, predictable and accountable to all our stakeholders. The Digest has been developed in fulfillment of this aspiration,” said Mr. Shaka Kariuki, the Authority’s Board Chairman.

    The cases covered in the Digest relate to Mergers & Acquisitions, Restrictive Trade Practices and Consumer Protection, and Abuse of Buyer Power. The Digest also provides detailed accounts of
    the market inquires and studies the Authority has conducted in various sectors in a bid to address anti-competitive and consumer welfare concerns and, more importantly, inform policy decisions.
    Finally, the Digest contains judicial decisions that the Authority has been party to at the
    Competition Tribunal and the High Court.

    One of the goals under the Authority’s Strategic Plan is entrenching the CAK as a center of excellence for competition and consumer protection law. It is in furtherance of this objective that the Authority prioritized the development and dissemination of the Digest, outlining the
    procedural and substantive application of the Competition Act.

    “The Authority generates and proactively publishes information regarding our mandate execution, including determinations, orders, and market studies, which are available in disparate
    formats and locations,” said Dr. Adano Wario, Acting Director-General.

    “The Digest now provides a one-stop reference for stakeholders. This publication is the first of many that the Authority plans to produce. We look forward to receiving feedback regarding the inaugural edition from stakeholders,” he added.

    The Digest is available free of charge on the Authority’s Website https://rb.gy/3zycxq

    The launch of the Digest was the culmination of the two-day 2024 International Competition
    Network (ICN) Advocacy Workshop which the Authority organized under the theme Bouncing Back: Competition Advocacy and Resilience to Global Shocks. The Workshop unpacked the role of advocacy in advancing the tenets of competition law enforcement, thereby supporting recovery of economies from disruptions. Competition law practitioners from 36 countries, as well as other stakeholders, discussed relevant
    issues relating to enforcement of competition law and exchanged best practices. The Workshop
    provided an opportunity for stakeholders to foster collaborations that will advance competitive markets in their respective jurisdictions.

    “The ICN is a peer forum of over 135 competition law practitioners from across the World. It was therefore an honor for Kenya, through the Authority, to win the bid to host the event. The onus is now on all the delegates to execute the recommendations and learnings from the Workshop in
    their jurisdictions, while tailoring them to their unique circumstances,” said Mr. Kariuki.

    The Competition Authority of Kenya (‘the Authority’) is established under section 7 of the Competition Act No.12 of 2010 (‘the Competition Act’). The Authority enforces the Competition Act with the objective of enhancing the welfare of Kenyans by, among other roles, undertaking advocacy initiatives to enhance knowledge of and compliance with the law.
    Competition advocacy refers to a collection of activities that promote a competitive environment in markets through non-enforcement mechanisms, including creating awareness about the benefits of competition to the public and the economy.

     

  • A Mother’s Remarkable Journey to Millionaire Status with SportPesa Mega Jackpot Bonus

    A Mother’s Remarkable Journey to Millionaire Status with SportPesa Mega Jackpot Bonus

    Lilian Akinyi Onooro could not hide her excitement as she basked in the glory of a significant victory after walking away with a breathtaking 1,804,255 million shillings in this week’s SportPesa Mega Jackpot Bonus.

    The school administrator from Nakuru clinched an impressive 15 out of 17 bets, defying the odds
    and turning what initially felt like a distant dream into a life-changing reality. This extraordinary win
    not only highlights Lilian’s exceptional luck but also adds a thrilling chapter to the narrative of ordinary
    individuals achieving extraordinary financial exploits.

    Lilian stumbled across the good news by chance and it only took her daughter’s validation to achieve
    believability, “My daughter woke me up regarding an urgent matter that needed my attention in the
    home. Then, I looked at my phone and noticed an unlikely message that I nearly dismissed.
    However, my thoughts were thrown into disarray after my daughter hollered, announcing that I was a
    millionaire. A call from SportPesa eventually confirmed this.”

    In the wake of her newfound bounty, Lilian’s sights are set on the horizon, with plans to establish an
    executive barbershop by the end of the year.

    In addition, she seeks to give back to the community by offering her share of winnings as tithe in the church, along with plans to delve into charitable causes.

    The aspiring entrepreneur is no stranger to the gaming industry, having won much smaller bets in her
    initial tries. She, however, has advised punters not to lose hope in the pursuit of success, even as her
    energy is renewed for the mega jackpot.

    The day’s conquest was further highlighted by PSV Manager, Jared Ondieki, who won a similar amount
    under the Mega Jackpot Bonus.

    SportPesa remains the leading gaming company in Kenya, offering the most lucrative products for
    punters including jackpots, whose past winners remain the highest in the country.

    This week’s SportPesa Mega Jackpot is set to kick off on Saturday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m. and
    promises a whopping 352,237,394 shillings with healthy bonuses from 12 correct predictions out of the 17 matches available on the weekly set of matches to predict their outcomes.

  • The 2024 International Competition Network Advocacy Workshop Kicks off in Nairobi

    CAK chair of the Board Mr. Shaka Kariuki address the press during the conference

    The First International Competition Network (ICN) Workshop planned by Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) took place in Nairobi at Ole sereni with a theme Bouncing Back: Competition Advocacy and Resilience to Global Shocks.

    “The competition regime in Kenya, and Africa, has occasioned immense benefits to our citizens. Earlier this month, Uganda joined the jurisdictions determined to promote competitive markets and enhance consumer welfare by enacting a competition law, while Rwanda has commenced implementation of its own legislation. Regional agencies have also expanded the scope of their mandate to regulate conduct that has a cross-border dimension, an important ingredient for regional trade and integration. Of note here is the East Africa Community Competition Authority Act, which is now operational, and the COMESA Competition Commission which is also actively executing its mandate. It is important to note that these regional agencies have entered into partnerships with national agencies, including the Competition Authority of Kenya, in order to enhance efficiency, transparency and predictability when handling matters with a cross-border dimension in order to promoted investment, while sanctioning anti-competitive conduct appropriately.” Said Mr. Shaka Kariuki, Chair, Competition Authority of Kenya.

    The Kenyan Government recognizes the important role that Competition play in the economy, and has over the last 13 years supported the Authority in delivering its mandate. Specifically, policy guidance, human and financial resources support, and approval of the requisite documentation by the National Treasury have been instrumental in the Authority’s successful competition position that we are today. The Authority uses market inquiries as one of its advocacy tools that has resulted in either policy reviews or amendments of the Competition Law to make it more versatile, or enforcement actions that eventually enhance consumer welfare.

    “The need for a robust competition policy and effective advocacy has never been more pronounced, than in the current economic landscape. A landscape characterized by unprecedented technological advancements and interconnected market dynamics, emerging challenges occasioned by climate change, and unforeseen global emergencies. Hence, the theme of this workshop: Bouncing Back: Competition Advocacy and Resilience to Global shocks. As we convene here, we must take advantage of the opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue, share best practices, and generate strategies that will not only respond to, but also shape, the future of competition policy worldwide.” Said
    Dr. Adano Wario Roba, Ag. Director General, Competition Authority of Kenya

    In addition to this, various toolkits including sample contracts for the insurance and retail sectors, code of practice for the retail trade, Public Interest Guidelines, and Competition (General) Rules, 2019, and compliance programs for businesses have been developed to enhance transparency, predictability, and accountability in the application of the law. Our engagement with our diverse stakeholders has seen an increase, not only in compliance with the law, but also increased consumer awareness of their rights and obligations.

    Finally, the Authority continues to use the ICN work products for its mandate delivery to enhance predictability, transparency and accountability a feat that would not have been possible without ICN networks’ invaluable contributions to the development of our Authority. For that, we are eternally grateful.

     

     

     

  • NCCK Champions for Healthy Meals in School to curb Non Communicable Diseases

    The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) held a two-day forum to review the prevalence, trends and impact of Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) among adolescents.

    The forum which was held at Jumuia place Limuru, brought together Chairpersons of
    County Coordinating Committees, NCCK representatives on County Education Boards, Church Education Secretaries, Secondary School Principals, NCD survivors and other stakeholders in the education sector. The participants were drawn from Kakamega, Kisumu, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Meru, Kiambu, Kitui, Mombasa and Nairobi counties.

    NCCK reflected on the role of diet on emergence and management of Non Communicable Diseases, and were inspired by the scripture recorded in Genesis 9: 3
    Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants,
    I now give you everything.

    Prevalence of NCDs Among Adolescents
    We have noted with deep concern the rising trend of adolescents contracting Non Communicable Diseases. It is saddening that the probability of a young person dying early from an NCD stands at just over 18percent.

    Statistics from the Kenya Adolescent Health Survey of 2020 indicated that 1.4 percent
    were diagnosed with high blood pressure, 0.9% with asthma, 0.6% with cancer, 0.4% with diabetes, and 26.8% with sickle cell. This means that NCDs are now a major health concern for all school learners.
    Appreciably, healthy eating plays a very key role in managing these conditions.

    Unhealthy Meals in Schools
    We are deeply dismayed that learners in schools are not served nutritionally balanced food at every meal. The reasons for this state of affairs include high cost of foodstuffs, weak implementation of existing laws and guidelines on nutrition, and ignorance-driven attitude that focuses on filling the stomach rather than nutritional value. Cultural practices and beliefs also affect the foods that are served to learners by schools. On its part, the government bears responsibility since the capitation for students does not include meals.

    Further to these, there is a glaring lack of systems and structures to oversee procurement of foodstuffs for schools. It is notable that both the Boards of Management and County Education Boards do not have a spelt out mandate to oversight the food served in schools, with the responsibility ostensibly being hidden under the provision on “student welfare”. As such, the
    procurement of food in a school is wholly dependent on the principal, who may or may not form a committee to work with.
    The lack of quality control of foods procured for learners in schools is a great exposure that could spike the prevalence of NCDs among adolescents.

    Strategies for Nutritionally Balanced Meals in Schools to remedy this situation, NCCK made the following recommendations:
    a) To the Government
    Calls upon the government to make a deliberate decision to focus on the nutritional value of the meals served to learners in schools. The health of the learners should invite as much attention
    as the learners’ presence in the school.
    Towards this, we urge that nutritionists be appointed at the subcounty level with mandates to work with schools to ensure that they serve food to learners that is healthy and relevant to socialcultural settings. There may be need for collaboration between the Ministries of Health and
    Education on this undertaking.
    We further urge that the government displays this concern for the welfare of the learners by expanding the school feeding programme to all schools.

    In addition, we strongly recommend that NCD risk factors reduction and controls are included in the school curriculum as part of skill building.

    b) To County Education Boards
    We encourage all the County Education Boards to include monitoring of the health status of learners as a standing agenda. This will enable them track the trends on prevalence of Non Communicable Diseases and other health conditions and to proactively take remedial actions.
    c) To School Boards of Management
    As the immediate caretakers of learners, we challenge all School Boards of Management to adopt the procurement of food and composition of meals served in their schools as key focus areas. It should be an agenda in every Board meeting. This will enable the Board to adequately support the Principal in ensuring foods procured and meals served are of the right quality and composition. On their part, we encourage the Principals to embrace stakeholder engagement in the procurement and composition of foods served to the learners.

    d) To Parents and Communities
    Recognizably, healthy eating is a practice that one learns at home. There have been reported cases where learners demand unhealthy foods from the school leadership. We therefore challenge all parents to inculcate healthy eating habits in children from the time they are weaned. Secondly, we call upon all parents to educate their children on the nature and risk factors
    surrounding Non Communicable Diseases. Let us all overcome the fear and stigma on NCDs so that we protect each other.
    5. Our Commitment
    On our part, we have committed to use our platforms, especially the pulpit, to promote healthy eating and to create widespread knowledge on Non Communicable Diseases. We are also working to promote development and implementation of policies aimed at streamlining the procurement of food in all schools.
    6. Conclusion
    In conclusion, we reiterate that management and control of Non Communicable Diseases is very expensive on the individual, the society and the government. It is imperative on all of us to promote healthy eating as one of the strategies in risk factor reduction. We remain committed to supporting all learners access adequate food of appropriate quality.

  • NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO MOBILISE AFRICAN NATIONS TO INCREASE EDUCATION FUNDING TOWARDS MAKING IT GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE AND RELEVANT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

     

     

    Bakhita Partnership for Education has unveiled a new initiative, aiming to engage African nations in a concerted effort to boost their investment in education.

    This groundbreaking campaign, which was announced during a press conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi’s Arboretum, emphasises the need to adapt educational systems to be more gender-responsive, transformative and forward-looking, ensuring they are aptly suited for the demands of the 21st century.

    The campaign dubbed ‘the 21st Century African Girl” is calling on Governments and stakeholders in Education from all over Africa to prioritise the empowerment of Africa’s youth population with skills relevant and sufficient to thrive in this 21st Century in a manner that guarantees gender equity.

    The educational campaign initiated by Education Secretary Ezekiel Machogu is strategically designed for maximum impact through five distinct approaches:

     

    1. “21st Century African Girl” Initiative: This program aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by girls in accessing education in Africa. It seeks to highlight the importance of empowering girls through education and addressing the barriers they face.
    2. Tax Exemption for Sanitary Products: The campaign advocates for the tax-exempt status of sanitary products such as sanitary towels, sanitary tampons, menstrual cups, menstrual pants and menstrual sponges to improve girls’ access to school by making these essential items more affordable and accessible.
    3. Robust Petition to African Presidents: The campaign calls for a significant commitment from African governments, demanding that at least 20% of their annual national budgets be allocated to the education sector. This funding should be used primarily for infrastructure development, teacher training and salaries, provision of learning materials and technology, scholarships and financial aid, nutrition and health programs, and early childhood education.

     

    1. Appeal for Government Action in Marginalised Areas and Places of Crises: The campaign advocates for government intervention to extend educational opportunities to marginalized communities and areas affected by crises like poverty and wars, particularly in rural and peri-urban regions. It urges governments to prioritise the establishment of educational facilities, provision of resources, and implementation of supportive policies to ensure that children in these regions have access to quality education.
    2. Strategic Crowdfunding for the Bakhita Partnership Foundation: This initiative focuses on raising funds to support marginalized children and enhance educational infrastructure. A significant emphasis is placed on developing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools, which are crucial for maintaining a healthy and conducive learning environment.

    The launch comes in the wake of the groundbreaking decision by the African Union to adopt education as the AU Theme of the Year 2024 with the rallying theme being “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa”.

    “The future is female, so we need to unlock the continent’s potential by placing 21st Century Gender Transformative education the at the heart of economic development by ensuring that every African learner is equipped for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century”, said Mme Simone Yankey-Ouattara, African Union Centre for Girls and Women Education (AU CIEFFA).

     

    In his welcome remarks, the Director for the Jesuits Justice and Ecology Network Africa and the Board Chairperson of the Bakhita Partnership for Education, Fr. Charles Chilufya, S.J, said “This initiative underscores a commitment to leveraging this pivotal year to advance education equity and empower girls and women across the continent. It is a testament to our dedication to ensuring that every girl receives quality education, prioritizing the most vulnerable and marginalized. We chose to unveil it today as we celebrate the World Social Justice Day. We urge all stakeholders to support this campaign by signing the petition on the  Bakhita website (https://bakhitaafrica.org/)”.

     

  • Valentine’s Bounty for 14 Lucky SportPesa Jackpot Bonus Millionaires

    Valentine’s Bounty for 14 Lucky SportPesa Jackpot Bonus Millionaires

    Love was in the air for SportPesa enthusiasts as 14 fortunate punters struck gold in the jackpot bonuses. Among the winners was Paul Mwasya from Makueni County, a family man with a wife and three children, who walked away with an impressive 2,295,125 shillings by accurately predicting 12 out of 13 matches in the SportPesa Midweek Jackpot, missing out on the 25,042,835 shillings that were up for grabs.

    Mwasya, currently a mechanic whose livelihood comes from the car trade, expressed plans to transform
    his life with the newfound fortune, saying, “I aspire to kick-start a business and build a modest home
    for my family.”

    Other than Mwasya, thirteen others came close to bagging SportPesa’s all-time high Mega Jackpot, which stood at 349,893,489 shillings. They were also crowned into the company’s fast-growing club of millionaires, even as Valentine’s Day came alive to them.

    With a total of 24,058,101 shillings paid to the new millionaires in town, the limousine rides around
    Nairobi, culminating in a luncheon, was welcome to their transformed lives with what the winnings would look like.

    “That was so close. I have renewed hope that I could take home this SportPesa Mega Jackpot.
    now stands at over 351 million. Should I be the lucky winner, I will establish a telecommunications
    business and a portion to the church as tithe,” remarked Pancras, who celebrated his 2,079,702
    shillings win, accompanied by the fiancé.

    SportPesa remains the leading gaming company in Kenya, offering the most lucrative products for
    punters, including jackpots, whose past winners remain the highest in the country.

    This week’s SportPesa Mega Jackpot is set to kick off on Saturday, February 17 at 6:00 p.m. It promises a whopping 351,066,369 shillings with healthy bonuses from 12 correct predictions out of the 17 matches available on the weekly set of matches to predict their outcomes.