Politician wins Sh208 million SportPesa jackpot
What you need to know:
- In May last year, Samuel Abisai won the first jackpot of Sh221 million before three winners shared Sh115 million a month later.
- Gordon Ogada also claimed Sh230 million in a separate win earlier this year.
A Kenyan politician doubling up as a civil servant is the latest winner of the Sh208 million jackpot prize offered by giant gaming firm SportPesa.
Cosmas Korir, who failed in his attempt to capture the Konin parliamentary seat during the 2017 general elections, won a Sh208,733,619 SportPesa mega jackpot announced by the betting firm on Sunday.
He currently is the director of agriculture in West Pokot County.
“Congratulations on this achievement. I left home and came to the office and congratulate you. Your life has changed, I will personally meet you soon and we can then share tips on how you can use this money wisely,” SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri said when he called Mr Korir via phone.
Korir will be unveiled on Tuesday.
This is the fourth time a Kenyan is winning the jackpot and the third highest amount to ever be won in the history of betting.
To claim this jackpot, Mr Korir correctly predicted the results of 17 football matches, including Burnley’s 2-1 win over Cardiff on Sunday.
In May last year, Samuel Abisai won the first jackpot of Sh221 million before three winners shared Sh115 million a month later.
Gordon Ogada also claimed Sh230 million in a separate win earlier this year.
