Shabiki Kenya 2026: paybill, Power 17 jackpot, deposit, tax
Paybill 290063, account = your registered Safaricom number. Shabiki is a Kenyan-focused operator best known for the Shabiki Power 17 weekly jackpot, the same 17-game predictor format as the Betika Grand. The usual tax rules apply the same as every other licensed operator: 5% on deposits, 5% on withdrawals, no tax on the stake, and since 1 July 2026 a 20% withholding tax on winnings (Finance Act 2026). Verified June 2026.
Gambling is for adults aged 18+ only.
Only play with money you can afford to lose. paybillke does not confirm licences: GRA publishes no register. Check what the operator prints about its licence, and confirm on gra.go.ke before depositing. If gambling is becoming a problem, support is available. Call the GRA helpline on 0800 723 770.
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How to deposit to Shabiki
From M-PESA: Lipa na M-PESA, Pay Bill, 290063, account = your registered Safaricom number, amount (minimum KES 50), PIN, Confirm. Reflects in your Shabiki wallet within 1 to 5 minutes. Standard M-PESA paybill tariff applies. The 5% deposit excise is deducted before the money lands in your wallet, so KES 100 deposited reaches the wallet as KES 95.
How to withdraw from Shabiki
In the Shabiki app or website, choose Withdraw, enter amount (minimum KES 200), confirm with your Shabiki PIN. Funds reach M-PESA within minutes. The 5% withdrawal tax applies. M-PESA per-transaction cap of KES 250,000 limits single withdrawals; daily M-PESA ceiling is KES 500,000 for fully-verified accounts.
When things break
- Deposit does not reflect after 5 minutes. Check the M-PESA SMS recipient name. Should read SHABIKI. If yes, contact Shabiki support with the M-PESA transaction code. If no, scam paybill; ask Safaricom on 100 for a reversal (see how reversals work).
- Power 17 entry not registered. If you deposited but cannot see your jackpot entry, check the jackpot deadline. Shabiki cuts off entries before the first fixture kicks off; late entries are not accepted.
- Login fails. Use the in-app password reset. If your registered phone is lost, Shabiki needs a national ID match via support.
Alternatives
If Shabiki does not suit, the main alternatives whose own sites name a GRA licence are Betika (paybill 290290), OdiBets (paybill 290680), BetPawa (paybill 290020) and SportPesa (paybill 955100).
Before you deposit, set a limit
Shabiki offers server-side deposit limits under Responsible Gaming. Daily, weekly, or monthly cap; raises trigger a 24 to 72 hour cooling-off under GRA mandate. Jackpot-chasing is one of the most common paths into problem gambling, treat the entry fee as the cost of entertainment, not as expected income. For warning signs and helplines, read our responsible gambling guide.
FAQ
What is the Shabiki paybill in Kenya?
The official Shabiki Kenya paybill is 290063, verified June 2026. On M-PESA: Lipa na M-PESA, Pay Bill, 290063, account = your registered Safaricom phone number, amount, PIN, Confirm. The M-PESA SMS recipient name should read SHABIKI. Minimum deposit KES 50.
What is the Shabiki Power 17 jackpot?
Shabiki Power 17 is a 17-game predictor jackpot, the same format as the Betika Grand Jackpot. Entry fee around KES 49 to KES 99. Top prize varies by week, often KES 5M to 50M. Mathematical odds at 50% per-game skill: 1 in 131,072. At expert 60% skill: 1 in roughly 16,900. Treat as entertainment; the consolation tiers (12/17, 13/17, 14/17) are where most winners sit.
How do I withdraw from Shabiki?
Dial the Shabiki USSD code shown in the app, or open shabiki.com on mobile, choose Withdraw, enter amount (minimum KES 200), confirm with PIN. Funds reach M-PESA within minutes. The 5% withdrawal tax under the Finance Act 2025 is deducted; KES 1,000 withdrawn lands as KES 950 in M-PESA.
What tax do I pay on Shabiki?
The tax rules (Finance Acts 2025 and 2026): 5% deposit excise (deducted before money lands in your Shabiki wallet) and 5% withdrawal tax (deducted before money lands in M-PESA). No tax on the stake. Since 1 July 2026 a 20% withholding tax on winnings also applies (Finance Act 2026). Shabiki deducts these automatically.
My Shabiki deposit has not reflected. What now?
Check the M-PESA SMS recipient name. It must read SHABIKI. If it shows any other name, you paid a scam paybill: call Safaricom on 100 with the M-PESA code and ask for a reversal. The 456 self-reversal only covers person-to-person sends. If correct and 30 minutes have passed, contact Shabiki support with the M-PESA transaction code and your registered phone number; they re-allocate within 24 hours.
Is Shabiki legal in Kenya?
Shabiki's site says it is operated by PlayCo Technology Ltd and regulated by the BCLB, licence BK00000671 and public gaming licence PG0000428 (checked 19 October 2026). The GRA replaced the BCLB under the Gambling Control Act 2025 and publishes no licence register, so confirm with GRA on 0800 723 770. 18+ only. Responsible Gaming settings let you cap your daily, weekly, or monthly deposits; raises trigger a 24 to 72 hour cooling-off.
How does Shabiki Power 17 compare to the Betika Grand Jackpot?
Identical format (17 fixtures, pick 1, X, or 2 per fixture, 50% per-game skill yields 1-in-131,072 odds). Differences are in entry fees, top prize size at any given week, and operator-side margins. Shabiki Power 17 typically runs smaller top prizes (KES 5M to 50M) than the Betika Grand (which can roll over to KES 100M+) but with fewer entrants, the consolation tier payouts per winner can sometimes be higher.
Where do I download the Shabiki app?
Official Android APK at shabiki.com (Google Play removed Kenyan gambling apps in 2019). iOS users access Shabiki via the mobile web. Avoid third-party APK mirrors.
Related brands and general guides
- 17-game predictor math (same format)
- Tax explained (5%/5%, same rules)
- Betting tax 2026 full guide
- All Kenyan betting paybills
- Betting payout calculator
- Three-way operator comparison
- How to spot paybill scams
- Responsible gambling guide
Last verified: June 2026. Paybill 290063 was confirmed against Shabiki support pages and live M-PESA STK testing. See our how we verify page for methodology.