The millionaire garnered 32 votes in the second round of voting, beating former Kipsonoi MCA Cheruiyot Kirui, who received six votes. In the first round, Mr. Korir had 19 votes, while Mr. Kirui had 12, and the two were cleared for the second round.

Former deputy governor Stephen Mutai received four votes and former Speaker Nelson Mutai three, knocking him out of the second race.

In a tweet, SportPesa congratulated him and wished him all the best.

Congratulations Cosmas Korir 🥳
Our 2018 Mega Jackpot winner! https://t.co/kNct5X4Wpi

— SportPesa Kenya (@SportPesa) September 21, 2022

“Bomet County is blessed with immense resources that should be tapped to create employment opportunities, attract investors and spur economic growth,” Mr. Korir said.

Ni kama Ukiwin hii Jackpot ya SportPesa, Inakufungulia tu milango!
Congratulations to the October 2018 @SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner Cosmas Korir on his election as County Assembly Speaker of Bomet County.#TuendeleeNaSportPesa pic.twitter.com/Wj0XWomWzo

— Moseax 🇰🇪 (@MoseaxKenya) September 21, 2022

The current SportPesa Mega Jackpot continues to grow, standing at 245,396,380 (245.3) million shillings, the highest jackpot in the country at the moment.

The SportPesa Mega Jackpot comprises 17 games. For one to win the 245.3 million shillings, he or she has to predict all 17 games correctly. Of course, there are bonuses for 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 correct predictions.

One can place for the Mega Jackpot in four major ways; Website, App, or through USSD. Bets can also be made via SMS to 79079 which is now free of charge. For web placing of the Mega Jackpot, this link can be of help https://bit.ly/3riOZNG.