Juicebet Workers Break Silence After Celebrity Fight Hype, Expose Months of Unpaid Labour

Many people who took part in the recent hype and excitement surrounding a celebrity fight event are now speaking out about their painful experience working for Juicebet.

These workers say they joined the job believing it would give them steady income, only to end up losing money, facing threats, and being denied their wages after doing everything the company asked them to do.

Their story shows how easily young people can be exploited when companies decide to use power and intimidation instead of fairness.

The workers explain that they were hired to push weekly market storm promotions and were promised a clear fixed amount.

At first, things looked organised. They promoted the betting platform, shared marketing materials, talked to potential customers, and created new signups.

For many, this seemed like a good chance to earn something in a tough economy.But this hope quickly faded.

According to the workers, Juicebet slowly introduced new rules that made the job impossible to do. They were suddenly told to meet high daily targets that did not match the realities on the ground.

They had to bring in a specific number of signups and also force each customer to deposit not less than KSh 3500. Many say this demand ignored basic factors like location, foot traffic, and customer interest.

Those who could not reach these unrealistic targets were punished without warning.

The company deducted their wages even when they had worked full days in the sun.

A number of workers say they received only a fraction of what they were promised, while others got nothing at all. What made the situation worse is that Juicebet made them sign strict NDAs, which now prevent them from speaking freely.Many say the NDA is being used to scare them into silence.

When the workers questioned their missing pay, they were taken in circles.Officials kept giving new excuses each time.

One day the problem was the manager. Another day the person who was “supposed to authorize payments” was said to be on a flight. Workers waited for days, then weeks, and now it has been more than a month.

Meanwhile, the same company continued sponsoring events, promoting itself loudly, and expanding its brand across Nairobi. To the workers, this felt like an insult.

They saw the company spending money everywhere except on the people who had actually helped build its popularity.

The situation became worse when Juicebet decided to freeze the entire marketing job with no notice. Workers say the owner blamed internal managers for the chaos, but instead of fixing the problem or compensating those who suffered, the company dismissed everyone quietly.

Many believe they were sacrificed in an internal conflict they knew nothing about.

One worker summed up the frustration by saying that it makes no sense that the company still runs smoothly, sponsors events, and attracts customers, yet cannot release the wages owed to those who helped it grow.

Anyone who asks about the money is threatened with the NDA or treated rudely. This has left many young people feeling used, embarrassed, and powerless.

The story of Juicebet mistreating its workers reflects a wider problem in today’s gig economy. Many young Kenyans rely on short-term marketing jobs to survive.

When a company changes terms without notice, delays payment, or hides behind contracts and NDAs, workers are left unprotected.

They cannot afford lawyers, and they fear being blacklisted from future opportunities.

This makes exploitation easier, because companies know workers have limited options.What is happening with Juicebet is not just about unpaid wages.

It shows how companies can take advantage of desperate job seekers and then silence them through fear.

Unless regulators take these cases seriously, more workers will continue facing the same treatment while companies keep growing at their expense.