Mozzart Bet donates medical equipment worth Kes.2.5M to Baringo County

One of Kenya’s leading gambling company Mozzart Bet has donated medical equipment worth Kes2.5M to Baringo County. According to Nation, the items included N95 facemasks, 3-ply disposable masks, anti-fog goggles, PPE kits, mattresses, face shields, and ICU beds.

This is part of the betting company’s ongoing “Supporting Our Healthcare Facilities” corporate social responsibility programme aimed at supporting Kenyan hospitals in their fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

Receiving the equipment, Baringo County Senator Hon Gideon Moi expressed his gratitude to the betting giant for the donation.

On behalf of people of Baringo, I want to say a big thank you for taking this initiative to assist our people. We are experiencing a massive disaster, both socially and economically, due to the Covid-19 pandemic… For Mozzart to see this and reach out to us is really commendable. I would also like to ask other companies to follow suit. – Hon Gideon Moi

The company’s country manager Sasa Krneta also expressed the organisation’s unwavering support to Kenyans.

Last year in April, we donated Ksh10 million to the Council of Governors. This was to go to 10 different counties to help in the fight against Covid-19. So far, we have donated critical equipment to 32 different hospitals across the country…

We also have the #Action100Wells, which is basically aimed at digging 100 new water points in different locations in Kenya. So far, we have actioned four wells and the fourth one is ongoing in Busia. I want to assure Kenyans that we will not stop here. We will continue supporting them and making a difference in our communities. – Saša Krneta – Deputy Country Manager, Mozzart Bet

Facts about MozzartBet

MozzartBet was founded in 2001 in Belgrade, Serbia

The company is a sports betting, casino, and online gaming software. It also offers virtual games, and lottery competitions

The company has expanded its operations across the world.

MozzartBet Kenya was launched in 2018

The betting company is licensed by the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya (BCLB).

MozzartBet Kenya is known for providing low-cost betting options for customers.

Mozzart has so far invested more than Ksh70 million in various CSR activities from last year.

Opinion

Companies should take active interests in their own communities like Mozzart

The Kenyan government should not overtax betting companies because they are a huge boost in supporting sporting and economic growth in the world.

Local companies have the potential to support their counterparts and important projects which is a huge boost to the country’s economy.