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Last updated: 26 May 2026.<\/strong> The SportPesa app<\/strong> remains the most downloaded betting application in Kenya, with the operator confirming over 74,000 monthly searches<\/strong> for the keyword as of May 2026. This guide walks through every angle of the app \u2014 Android and iOS downloads, the new M-PESA mini-app integration<\/strong>, Mega Jackpot Pro entries from Ksh. 99<\/strong>, M-PESA paybill 955100<\/strong>, USSD *790#<\/strong>, SMS shortcode 79079<\/strong>, and the customer support hotlines +254 709 079 079<\/strong> and +254 755 079 079<\/strong>. Bonus amounts verified April 2026. Always check the official site for current offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SportPesa Kenya is licensed by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB)<\/a> and operates under the country’s gambling framework administered through the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)<\/a>. Every fact below has been cross-checked against the App Store and Google Play listings for the Kenyan SportPesa client and the operator’s April 2026 blog posts. If you are choosing between betting apps, also compare our ranked roundup of the best betting apps in Kenya 2026<\/a> and the broader betting sites Kenya<\/a> directory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SportPesa App Kenya at a Glance \u2014 May 2026 Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SportPesa app<\/strong> is the mobile front-end for the country’s longest-running licensed sportsbook. It bundles pre-match and live betting, the flagship Mega Jackpot Pro<\/strong>, Aviator-style instant games, daily virtuals, and a wallet that talks directly to M-PESA<\/strong> and Airtel Money<\/strong>. In April 2026 SportPesa’s own newsroom reported the Mega Jackpot prize pool at Ksh. 117,669,774<\/strong>, and in the same month confirmed a Ksh. 120 million<\/strong> multi-sport sponsorship covering boxing, motorsports, and rugby \u2014 both numbers point to a healthy active customer base that continues to lean on the app for daily entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The headline 2026 update is the SportPesa mini-app inside Safaricom’s M-PESA Super App<\/strong>. SportPesa became the first betting operator in Kenya to ship a mini-app inside M-PESA, letting customers place bets, manage their wallet, and complete transactions without ever leaving the M-PESA shell. The mini-app is classified as a value-added service (VAS) and SportPesa confirms it is offered at no additional cost to the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>SportPesa App Detail (May 2026)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Regulator<\/td>Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), Kenya<\/td><\/tr>
Platforms<\/td>Android APK, iOS App Store, M-PESA mini-app, web<\/td><\/tr>
Minimum age<\/td>18 years<\/strong> (mandatory tick-box at sign-up)<\/td><\/tr>
Mega Jackpot Pro min stake<\/td>Ksh. 99<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
April 2026 Mega Jackpot prize<\/td>Ksh. 117,669,774<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Deposit channels<\/td>M-PESA Paybill 955100<\/strong>, Airtel Money, Visa, Bank Transfer<\/td><\/tr>
SMS shortcode<\/td>79079<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
USSD<\/td>*790#<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Support hotlines<\/td>+254 709 079 079<\/strong> \/ +254 755 079 079<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Customer service hours<\/td>24\/7 (Live Chat, WhatsApp, phone, email, social)<\/td><\/tr>
Registration networks<\/td>Safaricom and Airtel numbers accepted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to Download the SportPesa App on Android<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Google Play does not host real-money gambling apps for Kenya inside the standard store ranking, so SportPesa distributes its Android client as a direct APK download from sportpesa.com<\/strong>. The APK file size in May 2026 sits at roughly 27 MB<\/strong>, supports Android 7.0 Nougat and above, and installs in under a minute on a mid-range Tecno or Infinix handset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open Chrome on your Android device and type sportpesa.com<\/strong> in the address bar.<\/li>\n
  2. Scroll to the footer and tap “Download Android App”<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. When prompted, accept the warning about installing apps from unknown sources \u2014 this is required because the APK comes directly from SportPesa, not Play Store.<\/li>\n
  4. Go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps<\/strong> and grant Chrome permission to install one-off APKs.<\/li>\n
  5. Return to the download notification, tap the APK, and choose Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  6. Open the app, accept the terms, and either log in or tap Register<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If your handset blocks the install, clear Chrome’s download cache and retry \u2014 Kenya’s mobile networks occasionally throttle large APK transfers during peak hours. A safer alternative is to download over Wi-Fi, then verify the file size matches the figure listed on the official download page before opening it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Download the SportPesa App on iOS (iPhone & iPad)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Apple does list the Kenyan SportPesa client in the App Store under the title “SportPesa Kenya”<\/strong>. The listing is regionally locked to the Kenyan store and describes the product’s Mega Jackpot Pro, mega jackpot bonus, 24\/7 customer service, and the age-gate requirement. Make sure your Apple ID is registered to Kenya before installing \u2014 accounts based in Uganda, Tanzania, or the UK will not see the listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open the App Store<\/strong> on your iPhone or iPad.<\/li>\n
    2. Tap your profile photo → Country\/Region<\/strong> and confirm Kenya<\/strong> is selected.<\/li>\n
    3. Search for “SportPesa Kenya”<\/em> and tap the result published by SportPesa Global Limited.<\/li>\n
    4. Tap Get<\/strong>, authenticate with Face ID or your Apple ID password.<\/li>\n
    5. Launch the app, accept the 18 years and above<\/strong> declaration, and log in or register.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      iOS users get one-tap biometric login after the first session, which is faster than the SMS shortcode flow but slower than the M-PESA mini-app for one-tap deposits. For step-by-step login help across web, app, and USSD, see our dedicated SportPesa login Kenya guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      SportPesa Mini-App Inside M-PESA \u2014 Kenya’s First Integration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The most significant 2026 development is SportPesa becoming the first betting company to integrate a mini-app inside the M-PESA Super App<\/strong>. The mini-app lets users place bets, view balances, top up, and withdraw without leaving the M-PESA shell \u2014 a meaningful convenience improvement for customers who currently switch between two apps every time they top up via paybill 955100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n