The world of online betting is ever-changing. New features, markets, and approaches appear all the time. Even new sports do so: just look at eSports. But of course, the main interest of most punters will be in the new bookmakers since they can provide interesting options, good odds, or bonuses to attract the audience.

Kenya is a place where sports wagering is a common activity. So, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the country is home to many platforms, both newer and well-established ones. In our article, we will review the recently emerged ones: the bookmakers that might not be very new but are still in the process of growth and have interesting prospects for their future. Note that this text won’t cover the wagering process itself. If you want to read more about prediction tips and reviews, you can check out other websites, such as this one: https://bet-guide.ke/.

OdiBets

This small Kenyan platform is an interesting one. It doesn’t try to aim for what it can’t grasp, instead focusing on a few things it does well. In the paragraphs below, we will provide all of the basic information that might encourage a punter to join the website. 

OdiBets Features

The platform doesn’t offer many sports for betting, instead focusing on a few: football, basketball, tennis, rugby, and ice hockey. There are some casino options and virtual games, but they aren’t diverse. The website looks a little bit outdated, but it’s still easy to navigate and loads quickly. Atypically for a platform this small, there’s an application. It only works on Android phones, but it’s a well-designed one and looks much more modern compared to the desktop website. And if you don’t own an Android device or don’t want to install the application for any reason, there’s a fully functional mobile version of the website. Its interface is identical to what you see in the app, so it doesn’t have any compromises. 

If you want to move your funds onto your account on the platform or withdraw them, OdiBets has you covered. It only supports M-Pesa, but this payment system is very commonly used across Kenya, so local punters are unlikely to run into issues. 

OdiBets Pros and Cons

We’ve already listed the majority of the features of the platform, but let’s place them all together to make a clear and demonstrative picture. We will also list its strong points and drawbacks, so those considering the platform will have a quick way to check for possible cons.

Pros	Cons
✅ Versatile betting options	❌ Outdated UI of the website
✅ Casino slots and games	❌ Only a few sports to bet on
✅ Functional Android app	❌ No iPhone app
✅ A useful mobile website	❌ Lack of bonuses
✅ Live betting feature	❌ Only one payment method, although a very commonly used one.
✅ SMS wagering

BetPawa

This bookmaker aims to operate in various countries around the world. It offers its services in many places in Africa, including Kenya. Similarly to OdiBets, it has interesting functions but doesn’t try to do everything at once.

BetPawa Features

BetPawa is far from what we could call an all-around bookmaker, but the things it’s trying to achieve, it does well. There are only two sports to wager on: football and basketball, but the list of events is very long, and there are many exciting and flexible wagering markets. Apart from moneylines and over/unders, you can place your bets on odd/evens, quarter- and halftime results, and so on. Moreover, there’s a fully functional app for Android and a mobile website if you want to access the platform’s features without installing the program or if you own an iPhone.

BetPawa Pros and Cons

As is the case with every service, BetPawa isn’t without its drawbacks. It’s perfectly normal and totally expected from a small platform that only focuses on a few things, but we think that it’s important to mention both the good and bad aspects of the website. The table below provides enough information about it.

Pros	Cons
✅ Good betting options	❌ Only football and basketball to wager on
✅ Well-made Android app	❌ Lack of the iOS application
✅ Useful mobile website
✅ Easy to navigate

 

One thing that is clear is that while there are plenty of drawbacks, the number of strong points is even higher, and this small but growing platform can provide many interesting things to its punters.

PlayaBet

PlayaBet is a bit more feature-packed than the two previous platforms we’ve reviewed. Nevertheless, it’s still a small and relatively new platform that we expect to grow in the future since it already has a lot to offer, sometimes looking like it can directly compete with much larger bookmakers. In the paragraphs below, we will provide information about the website’s main features, as well as the pros and cons.

PlayaBet Features

One thing that you will quickly notice after visiting the website is that there’s a long list of disciplines to wager on. There are also many wagering markets. For example, if you’re betting on football, your options aren’t only limited to moneylines and over/unders. You can try to predict the correct score, place wagers on double chances and halftime results, and Draw no Bets. Unfortunately, the service doesn’t seem to offer applications for iOS or Android. If you’re a smartphone user, you can access the mobile version of the website. It features a minimalist interface, and there are plenty of capabilities.

Another thing to consider is that PlayaBet allows its punters to do many things just by using SMS. You can send messages and register, bet, place multiple wagers, as well move the funds around. This makes the website stand out among the competition since not many platforms offer such an option. It’s also a viable solution for situations where you can’t access the Internet.

PlayaBet Pros and Cons

We have already looked at the strong points and drawbacks of the platform we’ve reviewed in the previous blocks. Now it’s time to check out those for PlayaBet. Here’s the table:

 

Pros	Cons
✅ Plenty of sports	❌ No apps for iOS and Android
✅ Versatile wagering options	❌ The desktop website features an outdated design
✅ You can access various features just by using SMS
✅ Well-written T&C and FAQ
✅ Useful mobile website

 

Being a feature-packed platform, PlayaBet can clearly provide everything a Kenyan punter might want. There are drawbacks, of course, mainly the lack of mobile applications, but since the platform is far from being an established one, we can hope that it will offer some in the future. But even at this moment, the advantages of using the platform outweigh its disadvantages by far.

Kwikbet

Kwikbet is a Kenya-based platform that looks so developed that we hesitated to add it to our list. It has plenty of sports to wager on and mobile apps to use. There are no casino options, but the sportsbook features will likely be enough. If you want to learn more, check the paragraphs below. 

Kwikbet Features

Among the bookies from our list, this one is the closest to the large betting platforms simply by its list of features. It clearly aims to be an all-in-one and versatile solution that will meet the needs even of the most demanding and experienced punters. There’s a long list of games you can bet on. It includes popular options, such as football and volleyball, as well as less common ones, like lacrosse and water polo. The markets are also quite diverse in their nature. The platform also features plenty of virtual sports for those who want to get a quick experience. But it’s important to mention that there are no casino options. If you want to access it from your smartphone, you have an Android app and a mobile website for you to enjoy.

Additional features, such as live wagering, jackpots, and promotions, also exist. They make a betting experience even more fulfilling and will meet the needs of a wider audience.

Kwikbet Pros and Cons

And, of course, our small review of this platform wouldn’t be complete with the list of its pros and cons. While Kwikbet looks complete and is packed with functions and capabilities, there are aspects at which the website comes up short. Let’s look at them.

Pros	Cons
✅ Long list of disciplines for wagering	❌ Lack of casino options
✅ eSports options also exist	❌ No iOS app
✅ Good wagering markets
✅ Interesting bonuses
✅ Easy to deposit and withdraw
✅ Virtual sports
✅ Detailed T&C, Privacy Policy, and FAQ
✅ An Android app
✅ Well-made mobile website

 

As we’ve already mentioned, the platforms offer many functions to enjoy the betting process, and the table makes it even more obvious. Sure, at some points, the website comes up short, but these small disadvantages aren’t that significant, in our opinion. Moreover, with the platform’s prospects for growth, we can expect to see an iOS app offered in the future. And maybe the casino options will appear as well, solving probably the main downside of the platform.

Conclusion

Kenya is apparently home to many emerging and less-known wagering platforms. Some of those are pretty interesting ones that can offer things that you wouldn’t find on more popular websites. Although it usually comes with a cost, the websites might look outdated, and there’s usually a lack of mobile apps. Although, in some cases, there’s still an Android one, all of the reviewed platforms have a mobile version of the website, and it’s usually packed with features. 

In this text, we’ve reviewed four growing bookmakers: OdiBets, BetPawa, PlayaBet, and Kwikbet. In our opinion, all of them are worth looking into and checking out. They provide enough features to catch your attention, and the drawbacks are usually something that’s not difficult to deal with. PlayaBet and Kwikbet look close to fully functional large international platforms, essentially blurring the lines between small-time bookies and established ones. 

We hope that this article was useful and informative for you. Worst-case scenario: you’ve learned something new. In the best case, you will join any of the websites, and it will be good for your overall wagering strategy.