Mozzartbet has dismissed reports regarding its alleged involvement in financial fraud, emphasizing that it is committed towards developing sports and healthcare in Kenya.
Interior CS Fred Mataing’i suggested that some of the betting firms are led by corrupt people.
The government initiated a scrutiny exercise on betting firms in the country and it was reported that MozzartBet was one of the firms involved in unscrupulous financial deals.
Speaking to a local publication, Mozzartbet’s Marketing Manager Frank Ochieng’ asserted, “We are a clean company that operates with a lot of integrity.We don’t engage in shady deals. We are licensed and operating under a licence that has strict guidelines. We adhere to all the rules.”
He went on to dismiss the accusations against the firm by highlighting that it is founded on integrity.
“There were some accusations levelled against us but this company has been developed under a lot of hard work and determination," Ochieng' added.
Recently, Mozzartbet has invested in healthcare with a record in sports and water projects investments.
According to the Marketing Manager, the healthcare investment will help cushion livelihoods from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ochieng' explained “We have been operating in Kenya for three years now and are pleased to be able to show solidarity with the Kenyan people and provide support for communities especially during this time when the pandemic has made it more difficult.”
In sports, Mozzartbet sponsored Kenyan Premier League side Mathare United while distributed uniforms and footballs to teams at the grassroots.
“The football talents available in this country are immense. We have been concentrating on empowering those at the grassroots, by trying to help the youth become professional footballers,” Ochieng' stated.
He also said that the firm is working on clean water delivery to informal settlements as it plans to sink boreholes in the areas.
“We recently launched our first water project in Homabay. Through this initiative, Mozzartbet aims to give back to society by delivering clean water to the communities, ” he said.
The marketing manager added that MozzartBet invested Sh10 million worth of medical equipment to help fight Covid-19 in Kenya to support healthcare facilities.
Healthcare facilities that have benefited from this program are those in Nakuru, Siaya, Kisii, Embu, Nyandarua, Baringo, Bomet, Kisumu, Kakamega and Kitui.
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