Kilibet Review

Predict and win! - encourage KiliBet on their social media pages. But are they so good to bet with them? Do they deserve to be trusted?
The answer to the second question is definitely yes. Apuesta Kenya Limited - the real official name of this Nairobi-based bookmaker - is licensed and regulated by the local regulator, the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya (BCLB), so you can feel safe betting on the KiliBet website.

What about the first question? In order to figure it out, we will register on the site together and analyze all the possibilities.

How to start playing?

As on many other similar sites, the main part of the functionality is available only to users authorized in the system. Therefore, we will first understand how to become a KiliBet account holder.

There are three varients to register, and third is very unusual. Can you guess? You can open Kilibet account by registering online, using SMS or... USSD! Take a look on all methods.

Online Registration

Kilibet registration form
  1. Click on Register button and fill the form by mobile phone number and password. Optionally you can type in your first and last names, e-mail, promo code knboost and referral code if you come here at the invitation of your friend.
  2. Check the box that you accept kilibet T&C and click Next button.
  3. Receive a confirmation SMS with PIN code and enter it. Then click Confirm Verification Code.
  4. A pop-up message will appear that will tell you your account number and prompt you to make a deposit immediately. We recommend that you heed this advice.
Kilibet verification form

Registration by SMS

  1. Text "kilibet" to 29163.
  2. Receive SMS with kilibet T&C's link.
  3. Send "accept" on 29163 if you agree with T&C's.
  4. Password is sent to you in SMS. You can log-in to the website!

Registration via USSD

USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is a communication protocol used in GSM networks. It is similar in format to SMS, but the messages are not stored either on the operator's side or on the subscriber's device.

USSD can be divided into two types:

  • USSD command (USSD Pull) - user request in the form of MMI command (characters + and # and numeric codes that are sent through dialing for a call).
  • USSD Response (USSD Push) - a message from the operator, which is displayed on the user's screen. In response to a request, the service can execute a command, for example, to activate or deactivate a service, or send a message.

So, in our case, the USSD request is to fulfill Kilibet Registration. Open Phone/Call in your cell phone and follow these instructions:

Kilibet Registration via USSD
  1. Dial +663#
  2. A popup with an offer to register an account is appeared. Select option (1).
  3. Receive SMS with kilibet T&C's link.
  4. Send "accept" to 29163 with your phone number.
  5. Password is sent to you in SMS. You can log-in to the website!

Authorization

Kilibet login form


If you already have an account, but for some reason are not authorized - for example, use a new gadget - find in the Kilibet Login button: it is usually located near register button. Then enter your phone number and password in the form, click on Login again.

If you don't remember the password, refer to the corresponding link.

Kilibet website

We are well aware that most of you prefer the mobile format, so the main navigation in this article is covered from the perspective of portable devices. Nevertheless, let's not forget that the base is a PC website and we will devote some time to it.

Kilibet website

It is worth noting that the design of the site is simple and uncomplicated, so it is quite easy to orientate on it; you can see at a glance which areas of services are mainly targeted by its owners (pre-match and live betting, jackpots and crash games) and there is a quick access to an online chat tab with customer support and to a link with the mobile version of the site.

Mobile version

KiliBet mobile menu

In a way, we can say that the organization of space in the mobile version is much better than in its desktop sibling: you can find all the main important links in the side menu. In terms of content, the light version does not differ from the full version, but it weighs less, which makes it a good option for those who are used to betting whenever they want, but don't have an Android phone.

Kilibet App

Kilibet installing pop-up

For the happy owners of Android, a small-sized Kilibet app is available here - in fact, it fully repeats the navigation and functionality of the mobile version, but many users find it more convenient to click on a single icon than to search (and accidentally, of course, close at the most inopportune moment) a tab in the browser. Be careful when downloading the app: your phone probably won't want to install an app from unknown sources. Allow it.
Unfortunately, we don't have any good news for Apple followers: KiliBet doesn't have an iOS app.

Promotions and bonuses

No modern betting site can do without a bonus system. You may think that this is a big concession on their part, but in fact such things as welcome bonuses can be really a small favor for the owners and a great motivation to stay for new users; besides, nobody prevents to make up such terms of the promotion, which can be fulfilled only by very lucky people - and therefore spending on them is not so big.

So, KiliBet belongs to the type of bookmakers that offers various bonuses and periodically updates them. You can familiarize yourself with them in more detail in our special review, and here we will highlight only two of them, which relate to free bets.
Nevertheless, let's note at once: cashout bonus, increased cash back and bonus for an invited friend are also available on this platform.

Welcome bonus

KiliBet Karibu bonus

The First Ticket without Risk bonus is active immediately after your registration and is applied exclusively to the first sports betting ticket.
What is it? Every new user in the case of the first non-winning sports betting ticket acquires the right to a 100% return of stakes (up to 50 KES), if he use promo code knboost.

But that's not all: if you decide to take a little risk, KiliBet offers you an increased welcome bonus - it increases depending on how much of a gambler you are.

What's the point? To unlock it requires a certain turnover of stakes, that depends on the chosen bonus, the amount of the deposit on which it was activated and the type of game on which the bet was made:

Option numberBonus amountConditions
Bronze Option 160% Free bet bonus up to KES 25006x turnover / Minimum 4 events / 1.35 min odd per event
Bronze Option 240% Free bet bonus up to KES 10002x turnover / Minimum 4 events / 1.35 min odd per event
Bronze Option 320% Free bet bonus up to KES 5001x turnover / Minimum 4 events / 1.35 min odd per event
Silver Option 1150% Freebet bonus up to KES 50006x turnover / Minimum 4 events / 1.35 min odd per event
Silver Option 280% Freebet bonus up to KES 15002x turnover / Minimum 4 events / 1.35 min odd per event
Silver Option 330% Freebet bonus up to KES 5001x turnover / Minimum 4 events / 1.35 min odd per event
Gold Option 1250% Freebet bonus up to KES 20.0006x turnover / Minimum 4 events / 1.35 min odd per event
Gold Option 2100% Freebet bonus up to KES 20002x turnover / Minimum 4 events / 1.35 min odd per event
Gold Option 350% Freebet bonus up to KES 5001x turnover / Minimum 4 events / 1.35 min odd per event
Varients of welcome bonus

Kilibet points

Kilibet points

It's not surprising that any bookmaker offers a Welcome Bonus to attract as many people as it possible; but, you have to agree, it's nice when a free bet can be received not only by a newcomer to the platform, but also by long-registered players - you should just compose a bet slip with minimum 3 events, the min product odds on the ticket is 2.40 and the min stake is 10 KES and instantly win a Freebet bonus of 1 to 30% regardless of the outcome of the ticket!
Depending on the number of events, the amount is:

EventsBonus %
31
55
1510
2015
2520
3025
35+30
Bonus conditions

Types of sport bets

So, let's consider sports betting: what betting formats does this bookmaker offer? What types are available?

It is necessary to say that KiliBet provides the opportunities of live betting (but without live streaming) - an opportunity to predict the outcome of a match not only before the match starts, but also during the match so that your bets are more accurate.

Well, now let's take a look at what non-computer sports KiliBet has:

  • Of course, you'll find many kinds of ball games: soccer, american football, rugby, futsal, basketball, handball, volleyball;
  • If you prefer ice and sharp blades, check out the hockey tab;
  • Sure, major racket games - tennis and table tennis, badminton - we are also graced by their presence;
  • Speaking of tables - betting on snooker!
  • There is a sport that combines sedentary and dangerous: racing - on cars and motorbikes - is available on KiliBet;
  • Until today, people still debate about what can actually be called a sport. Have you thought about chess? How about computer games - yes, it's called e-sports, and cyber athletes compete in real cyber tournaments!
  • If you've always watched fights and teased bullies at school, or were one yourself, you should check out the boxing tab.

Also on this site you will find a good selection of markets:

  • Next Goal
  • Rest Of The Match
  • Double Chance
  • Both Teams To Score (Yes/No)
  • Handicap
  • Goals - Odd/Even
  • Home Team - Overs/Unders
  • Away Team - Overs/Unders
  • Both Teams To Score and Total Goals
  • Correct Score
  • Home Team Goals - Odd/Even
  • Away Team Goals - Odd/Even

Well, what do you need to do to choose a wager?

Kilibet bet slip
  1. Open the home page - it is Sports tab;
  2. Select which games on which day and of which type you want to bet on - you can do it in the horizontal menu;
  3. Click on the odds you are interested in;
  4. Go to the Betting List - it is located on the right side in the web version and in a special tab downstairs in the mobile version and app - we marked it with a yellow arrow on the screenshot;
  5. Specify the amount of the bet in the special slot (check out the tax calculator - it's very useful);
  6. Finalize your choice using the Place Bet button.

Also you can send the SMS like "BETgame_id#market_selection#amount" (for multiple bet - "BETgame_id#market_selection#event_id#marke_selectiont#amount" ) to 29163.

(no)Casino

KiliBet Virtual games

On this site you don't find classic Casino tab, but there are Virtual Games. In brief, it is:

  • Crash Games like Aviator. What is it? The basic scheme is like that: you have a graph showing the airplane (ship/ balloon/ cricket ball/ etc) on takeoff and take a bet or two before the round starts. Then only look after the lucky plane (ship/ balloon/ cricket ball/ etc) and cash out before it disappear. Your win is multiplying the stake by the coefficient of the lucky plane at the point of cash out. You are lost, if you didn’t cash out before the plane flies away.
  • Touch games by SmartSoft, the purpose of which is to repeat the movements of the characters (kangaroo jumping, hitting the ball). For each uninterrupted action you get a bet win.
  • Virtual sports - an opportunity to bet on computer modeled events, unlike classic sports betting, where we watch real games. It rely on random number generators and statistical data to represent the course of each game and its outcome. The main advantage of such games is their speed (only a few minutes), no off-season and no human factor as such.

Payment systems and supported currencies

If you want to check your balance or are not sure where your money has gone, we advise you to go to the Profile section and pay attention to the following categories:

Kilibet paybill

In Transactions and Ticket History you will be able to see the routes and fates of your bets. As for the Deposit/Withdrawal category - now we will explain how to use it!

KiliBet offers payments only with M-PESA – but you can choose make online transfer of funds, using M-PESA app or again resort to USSD – for example, if you Internet is not very well.

Deposit

No bet is possible until you “feed” the bookmaker with money, so the deposit is the second (after registration) thing a player should take particular care of.

Well, choose your fighter:

Deposit onlineDeposit using M-PESADeposit via USSD
1. In Profile section click Deposit/Withdrawal->Deposit using M-PESA;
2. Enter the amount you want (10 - 70 000 KES) and click Deposit Now button.
1. Go to the M-Pesa menu -> Lipa na M-Pesa -> Pay Bill;
2. Enter Business Number 663661 and kilibet as Account Number;
3. Type in the amount you want to deposit.
1. Dial *663#;
2. Select option (3) Deposit/Withdrawal -> Deposit using M-Pesa;
3. Enter the amount that you want to deposit and click Send button.
Deposit varients

Then in the all ways to deposit you get a pop-up from M-Pesa on the phone. Enter your M-Pesa PIN to approve and receive an SMS that confirms the transaction.

Withdrawal

Now let's get to the best part - because no matter who says what and no matter how interesting the process itself is, picking up the proceeds is much more enjoyable.
To do this, take the following steps:

Withdrawal onlineWithdrawal via SMSWithdrawal using USSD
1. In Profile section click Deposit/Withdrawal-> Withdrawal using M-PESA;
2. Enter the amount that you want to pay out (50 - 70 000 KES) in slot and click on Withdraw Now button.
Send W#amount to 29163 and receive an SMS that confirms the money is credited to your M-Pesa wallet.1. Dial the USSD code *663# on the phone number registered with your kilibet account;
2. Select option (3) Deposit/Withdrawal -> Withdrawal using M-Pesa;
3. Enter the amount that you want to withdraw and confirm.
Withdrawal varients

Opinion about BC

So, what can we say about KiliBet?
For a fairly young betting site they have good features (live betting, crash games, online chat with support, Android app), including some unusual ones - such as using USSD - but still the lack of such basic features as the familiar Casino games (table games and virtual slots) significantly reduce its score, as well as the fact that they don't have an iOS app.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • How to check status of my ticket?

    To check the status of your ticket via SMS - send CHECK#BetID to 29163; also you can open Ticket History on the site/in the app or select option 5. Ticket history by USSD method.

  • Can I cancel a ticket if I use Kilibet sms-betting?

    Yes, you can. To do this, all you have to do is send CANCEL#BetID to 29163.

  • Is KiliBet available for foreign citizens?

    Unfortunately, no, unless you have a Kenyan number. Also, be careful about the betting laws of the country you are in.

  • How can I find out KiliBet predictions if I don't have an Internet?

    Yoyu can request betting offer using sms: send TOP to 29163 and receive an SMS with game_id for most popular events or send UPCOMING to receive an SMS with game_id for events that are about to start soon.