- The Kenyan Court of Appeal dismissed Paul Ndung’u’s application to reopen a concluded SportPesa dispute, ruling it had “no merit” and awarding costs to Milestone Games
- SportPesa welcomed the decision, highlighting a KSh 374 million costs order in its favour and reaffirming its focus on the “SportPesa Effect”, community investment, infrastructure, athlete support, and a KSh 1.12 billion commitment to Kenyan sport
- The company also announced a KSh 120 million multi-sport sponsorship in boxing, rugby, and rallying, underscoring its long-term dedication to strengthening Kenya’s sporting ecosystem
The Kenyan Court of Appeal has turned down Paul Ndung’u’s bid to reopen a settled dispute over the SportPesa brand.
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A three-judge bench dismissed his application entirely, ruling that it had “no merit” and awarding costs to Milestone Games.
How SportPesa reacted to appellate court ruling
This marks the second legal defeat for Ndung’u against SportPesa in recent months, following the English High Court’s November 2025 decision that found no substance in his claims against the company and its leadership.
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SportPesa welcomed the ruling, stating;
“The court’s decision to reject this baseless bid to reopen a settled case brings this matter to a welcome conclusion. For years, we have faced a pattern of vexatious litigation and media manipulation. Now, we are vindicated in both Kenya and England, with a KSh 374 million costs order in our favour.”
The gaming firm’s chief executive officer, Ronald Karauri, noted that;
“This victory provides the legal certainty required to accelerate our position in the market. SportPesa is no longer looking back, our focus remains on the ‘SportPesa Effect’, investing in our communities, building infrastructure, supporting our athletes, and delivering on our KSh 1.12 billion commitment to Kenyan sport.”
Reaffirming its dedication to sports development, SportPesa announced a KSh 120 million multi-sport sponsorship covering boxing, rugby, and rallying.
The initiative aims to support athletes at all levels, strengthen local sporting ecosystems, and create structured opportunities for talent.
Karauri emphasised;
“As we move forward, we remain focused on investing in Kenyan sport, including our recent commitments to rugby, rally, boxing and the Magical Kenya Open. Supporting sport remains central to who we are as a brand.”
With the matter now concluded, SportPesa said it would be moving ahead with renewed momentum, reinforcing Africa’s sporting ecosystem and backing talent from grassroots to the global stage.
How UK court ruled in Paul Ndung’u’s dispute with SportPesa
Last December, Ndung’u yet again faced a significant defeat in his ownership dispute with SportPesa.
The High Court in London dismissed his fraud and conspiracy claims, ruling that the allegations lacked merit. The judgment marks a decisive victory for SportPesa, its subsidiaries, and leadership.
Ndung’u, a founding shareholder and former chairman, had accused SportPesa Global Holdings Limited (SPGHL) and several directors of unlawfully diluting his stake in the company.
However, Justice Edwin Johnson, in a detailed 190-page ruling, rejected all accusations.
The court concluded that there was no scheme to reduce Ndung’u’s shares and that he failed to demonstrate any conduct that unfairly prejudiced him as a member of SPGHL.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
