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From Grass to Grace: Kitengela foreman Visendi wins Sh10m courtesy of SportPesa's free-to-play Goal Rush game

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Stephen Chogo Visendi's winning streak began when he shared his selection on WhatsApp with three of his friends.

In an inspiring story that has captured the hearts of many, Stephen Chogo Visendi, a 51-year-old construction manager and electrician from Vihiga County, has become the inaugural winner of a staggering Ksh 10,000,000 in SportPesa's free-to-play game, Goal Rush.

Mr Visendi, who works as a foreman in Kitengela, Kajiado County, decided to try his luck on the exciting Goal Rush game by SportPesa. With no money required to participate, he made his predictions and walked away with a life-changing sum, instantly transforming his fortunes.

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