When Sadiq stepped off the plane in Nairobi this week, he wasn’t arriving for another long route out of Mombasa. He was arriving as a guest of honour, a man whose ordinary Wednesday morning had quietly become extraordinary.
On Sunday 8th February 2026 at 6:44am, Sadiq placed a KSh100 betslip on betPawa. By the end of the day, he had landed a 39-leg bet and secured a total payout of KSh19,797,271.74.
To mark the moment, betPawa hosted Sadiq in the capital for a winner’s experience designed to celebrate the win and protect what comes after it. In addition to the welcome and the photos, the visit included a dedicated financial planning session with a financial professional, focused on the practical realities of sudden wealth: preserving capital, building stability, and making decisions that still feel wise months from now, not just exciting in the first week.
betPawa hosted Sadiq in the capital for a winner’s experience designed to celebrate the win and protect what comes after it.
Company executives described the trip as part of betPawa’s broader approach to recognising winners responsibly: spotlighting the moment, without losing sight of the person behind it.
Sadiq says the win has already shifted his thinking. Long distance driving has often meant long stretches away from home, and he’s determined not to repeat the pattern he grew up with. “I have missed important moments with my children. Now I want to be present,” he said.
He has also started sketching out business ideas and is taking his time before making major spending decisions. A personal dream still sits near the top of his list: travelling to watch Arsenal play live.
betPawa also treated Sadiq to a classic Nairobi experience, including a guided safari at Nairobi National Park, a reminder that some of the country’s most iconic views sit just beyond the city skyline.
As part of the visit, betPawa reiterated the importance of responsible betting and the availability of tools such as self-exclusion for customers who may need extra support.
Sadiq also shared his own message of discipline and balance: “Don’t leave your job to focus on betting. If you win, you can invest but betting should not be pressure.”
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How a Mombasa Truck Driver Won KSh19 Million on betPawa
At 6:44am on Sunday 8th February 2026, Sadiq placed a KSh100 betslip before heading into his day in Mombasa. It wasn’t a dramatic start. No crowd. No countdown. Just a small stake, a phone, and a plan.
Hours later, the plan held.
By the end of the day, Sadiq had landed a 39-leg bet on betPawa and secured a total payout of KSh19,797,271.74, boosted by a 450% Win Boost.
For him, the story isn’t about luck arriving out of nowhere. He describes the bet as deliberate, a calm kind of confidence built on time spent studying teams and patterns.
“I did proper research on the teams, especially their previous goal records. I focused on the Over and Under market and followed the matches in real time,” he said.
Like many long multibets, it wasn’t smooth the whole way through. One fixture in particular tightened the day into a knot: a match involving Real Madrid.
“That one tested my nerves. When they scored the second goal, I felt relief,” he recalled.
When the final result confirmed the win, Sadiq says he didn’t rush to perform happiness for anyone. Instead, he briefly switched off his phone — not out of secrecy, out of instinct. A moment like that, he says, needs space before it needs noise.
“I was calm on the outside, but inside I was very happy. It made me reflect on my life,” he said.
That reflection quickly turned practical. Sadiq says he hasn’t raced into spending. He wants time to think clearly and build something that lasts.
“I am taking my time. My plan is to start a business so I can create something sustainable,” he said.
The win has also reshaped how he thinks about home. Long-distance work can take more than time, it can take memories, and he’s determined to change that.
“I have missed important moments with my children. Now I want to be present,” he explained.
He also hopes to travel abroad one day to watch Arsenal play live, a long-held dream that now feels closer than ever.
Sadiq is careful to frame the story with responsibility. “Don’t leave your job to focus on betting,” he said. “If you win, you can invest but betting should not be pressure.”
betPawa encourages customers to bet responsibly and to use tools such as self exclusion when necessary.
18+ only. Only bet what you can afford to lose.
From Truck Driver to Millionaire: Sadiq Kamulali’s Epic KSh19 Million Win on betPawa
Most life changing moments don’t announce themselves. They slip into the day like any other routine, and only reveal their weight afterwards.
For Sadiq, that moment arrived on Sunday 8th February 2026 at 6:44am, when he placed a KSh100 betslip on betPawa before the day properly began.
By nightfall, he had landed a 39-leg bet and secured a total payout of KSh19,797,271.74.
Sadiq speaks about the win without theatrics. Not because it didn’t matter, but because the magnitude of it still feels unreal. What he emphasises most is the process: the hours spent looking closely at teams, goals and trends (and the discipline to stick with his decisions).
“I did proper research on the teams, especially their previous goal records. I focused on the Over and Under market,” he said.
The kind of betslip that carries 39 legs doesn’t just test prediction, it tests patience. For Sadiq, the tension peaked when Real Madrid were on the schedule.
“That one tested my nerves,” he said. “When they scored the second goal, I felt relief.”
When the final results confirmed the win, he didn’t immediately reach for celebration. He reached for silence, briefly switching off his phone to take in what had happened.
“I was calm on the outside, but inside I was very happy. It made me reflect on my life,” he said.
That reflection has shaped what comes next. Sadiq says the win isn’t a finish line; it’s a responsibility. He’s taking time before making big decisions, and he wants to build stability rather than chase headlines.
“My plan is to start a business so I can create something sustainable,” he said.
But the money isn’t the only thing he talks about. Sadiq is a father of two, and long distance work has often kept him away from home. Now, he says, presence matters more than pace.
“I have missed important moments with my children. Now I want to be present,” he explained.
He still has dreams that feel joyfully simple: travelling, and one day watching Arsenal play live.
And he ends his story with the same clarity he started it with, a reminder that the win doesn’t change the rules of life.
“Don’t leave your job to focus on betting. If you win, you can invest but betting should not be pressure,” he said.
betPawa reminds customers to bet responsibly and to use tools such as self exclusion when needed.
18+ only. Only bet what you can afford to lose.
The lineup was stacked with Kenyan music royalty, Attendees were treated to performances from Nameless and Wahu, delivering their iconic hits; pioneering hip-hop group Kalamashaka; chart-topping ensemble P-Unit; the legendary trio Kleptomaniax; Genge maestro Jua Cali; classic hitmakers Big Pin, Mr. Lenny, and Prezzo; the influential duo Necessary Noize; and the soulful Sainapei.
The revelers also had an opportunity to experience the premium taste of Johnnie Walker, the event’s key sponsor, at its flavour lounge, where guests sampled an array of signature cocktails served for free.
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