



Gamawareness254
Many assume gambling is harmless but, it can become a serious problem.
We exist:
To end gambling-related harm in Kenya.

Many assume gambling is harmless but, it can become a serious problem.
We exist:
To end gambling-related harm in Kenya.

Many assume gambling is harmless but, it can become a serious problem.
We exist:
To end gambling-related harm in Kenya.
Who We Are
Gamawareness254 is a youth volunteer organization dedicated to ending gambling-related harm in Kenya. Through community awareness campaigns, education programs, and strategic partnerships, we equip individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to make informed choices โ free from the grip of gambling.
Read more about us โWhat We Do
Practical programs that create real change
School and community sessions on gambling risks, psychology, and financial literacy.
Community outreach that opens honest conversations about gambling harm.
Connecting people struggling with addiction to counseling and professional care.
A free habit-tracking app built by people with lived experience of recovery.
Championing responsible gambling advertising and consumer protection.
Partnerships with gambling-blocking software to restrict access to betting platforms.















December 2023 in our series of Tahadhari Athari Za Kamari Campaign funded by USAID through YALI and Kenyatta University, 500+ young people in Low income areas of Githurai, Kibra and Shabab(Nakuru) gained valuable knowledge and awareness about the risks and harms associated with gambling.
On February 29, 2024, organized by Flave Media Group, we participated in a street procession in Kericho that effectively reached the entire town, creating a buzz and fostering direct community interaction
In 2024, our educational outreach extended to key universities like Kenyatta , Egerton and Zetech Universities, reaching 1023 students through targeted workshops and talkshows
In November 2023, we seized the opportunity to present memoranda to the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture, advocating for amendments in the National Lottery Bill and the Gambling Control Bill. Our input was acknowledged in the final report, marking a significant step towards legislative reform aimed at protecting consumers from gambling harm.
During tournaments in Githurai and Kibera, we've leveraged the passion for sports to discuss the dangers of gambling, particularly match-fixing
Kibra's 2019. We were part of BBCs "Gamblers Like Me" film screening that empowered young people by raising awareness about the dangers of sports betting in Africa.
On February 21, 2020, Our Kenyatta University event supported by Oxfam Novib and Money-Trail, powered by film screenings and talks, recruited student ambassadors and spread awareness about gambling harm.
April 2019: Our Project Lead, Nelson Bwire, leveraged the global platform of Al Jazeera to advocate for stringent sports betting regulation across Africa.
At the 2020 Obama Cup, we equipped sports players with tools to resist pro-gambling pressures, protecting their careers and promoting responsible practices.
April 2022, Our Vybez radio interview empowered listeners by discussing tools like Gambling blocking software to control gambling addiction, raising awareness across the airwaves.
At the August 23rd, 2019 gaming bill public hearing, we advocated for stronger measures to protect individuals engaging in betting.
March 2021: Collaborating with the Competition Authority of Kenya, we brought gambling harm awareness directly to the public during World Consumer Day in Eldoret outside Zion Mall.
February 2020, our participation in NTV's prime time news, as key contributors to the Presidential task force on Mental Health. We highlighted gambling's impact on mental health, advocating for solutions.
In Eldoret, we directly engaged over 50 bodaboda members through Gamban flyer distribution and awareness talks, empowering them to make informed choices and resist targeting by gambling companies. This outreach is crucial as bodaboda members have been disproportionately targeted by such companies.















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