KBet Uganda (Formerly Kagwirawo): Football Betting, Aviator and MTN MoMo

If you are searching for Kagwirawo Bet or its login, the answer is: Kagwirawo is now KBet. The official registration page at kagwirawo.ug carries the notice “Kagwirawo is now KBet” and sends players to kbet.ug, where existing players sign in with the same number and password. KBet is the Ugandan bookmaker that started in 2014 as an instant, phone-based betting service and today offers football betting, live matches, Aviator and casino games, with deposits and withdrawals through MTN MoMo.

This page explains the name change, the company’s history, its licence and the payment details, and says what to check before you register or deposit. We are an independent site, not KBet or Kagwirawo.

KBet: The New Name for Kagwirawo

The title of kbet.ug reads “KBet – Kagwirawo Sports Betting”, and the new slogan is “Bet Simple”. The official notice confirms the move. Players who had a Kagwirawo account do not need to start again: the notice says the same phone number and password work on kbet.ug.

Moving from Kagwirawo to KBet in three steps:

1. Open kbet.ug directly, or go to kagwirawo.ug and follow the official redirect.
2. Sign in with your old phone number and password.
3. Check your account details and the current offers before you bet.

Uganda’s First “Paperless” Bookmaker — Since 2014

Kagwirawo is a Luganda slang word that roughly means “instantly”, and the idea was in the name. According to the Daily Monitor on 11 April 2014, when the service was about a week old, the concept was “instant bet, instant cash”: place a bet by USSD on an MTN phone, with no betting slip, and receive winnings straight into Mobile Money. The minimum stake then was UGX 1,000. In its first week the service paid out UGX 20 million, and its biggest single win was UGX 927,000.

The USSD code quoted in 2014 was *289*1#; confirm the current code on kbet.ug before you use it.

Kagwirawo milestones:

• 2014: launch with USSD betting and instant Mobile Money payouts.
• First week: UGX 20 million paid out, biggest win UGX 927,000.
• Later: a web version and an Android app, with USSD and SMS kept as a channel.
• Recent: rebrand to KBet, with players moved to kbet.ug.

Licence and Operator

The 2024 NLGRB register lists Blue Cube Ltd with a General Betting Operating Licence and a Gambling Software Operating Licence, and the kbet.ug page states “Licensed by the NLGRB”. The licences carry over to the KBet name under the same operator. Check the current NLGRB register before you register or deposit.

Blue Cube is a Kampala media and technology company that also owns Galaxy FM (100.2) and BlueCube Media Solutions. The founder named by the Monitor and Smile is Dr Innocent Nahabwe, and Smile names Chris Mabonga as operations manager. The company is described as 100% Ugandan-owned, and no physical betting shops are mentioned. The 2024 register shows no casino licence for Blue Cube, so check the current register before you play casino games.

Football, Live Betting and Virtuals

The kbet.ug description names football betting and live matches. Common markets are 1X2, over/under and both teams to score; live betting also covers basketball and tennis. Smile adds virtual football, virtual horse racing and virtual dog racing.

KBet advertises an accumulator winning bonus of up to 100%. The percentage depends on your selections, so read the bonus on your own slip. Check the promotions page for any welcome offer or promo code before you register or deposit; the registration form has an optional promo-code field.

Aviator and Casino

Aviator is available on kbet.ug. Smile describes it as a crash game with cash-out and very low minimum stakes. KBet also offers casino games; Smile lists slots, table and card games and live dealers. Check the casino lobby for providers and games before you play.

Deposits, Withdrawals and Taxes

The kbet.ug description stresses fast deposits and withdrawals via MTN MoMo. Smile, writing before the rebrand, lists MTN (menu *165#, pay bill and sports betting) and Airtel (*185#); check the cashier for the methods available today. Deposits are instant, and withdrawals go to the registered number. Check minimum and maximum amounts and fees in the cashier before you deposit. Registration needs a Ugandan number linked to MTN or Airtel MoMo, your name as it appears on your documents, document type and number, and confirmation that you are 25 or older.

Winnings are subject to a 15% withholding tax, and the operator pays a 20% tax on gaming revenue (Smile). Support runs through WhatsApp and phone; use the contact details on kbet.ug. Check kbet.ug for the current Android app; iPhone users use the mobile site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Before you register or deposit: check the current accumulator bonus rules, payment methods and limits on kbet.ug, and the licence on the NLGRB register.