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Happy New Year to our community! The year started on a high note. I was recently featured in an interview by Sigma World, a leading global platform covering gaming, regulation, and responsible gambling, to discuss the growing challenge of gambling harm in Kenya and across Africa. In the interview, I share insights drawn from lived experience, community work through Gamawareness254, and ongoing engagement with policymakers, regulators, and affected individuals. The...

Hey, everyone! Welcome to #NoBetNovember, Kenya’s first-ever campaign dedicated to bringing awareness around gambling, especially for young people like YOU. Whether you’ve never bet, do it occasionally, or know someone struggling to cut back, this month is all about taking a break, learning, and rethinking what gambling means to us. So, what exactly is #NoBetNovember? 🤔For 30 days, we’re putting gambling on pause and shining a spotlight on its true...

https://youtu.be/nxesvfrchRM?si=X2Pjth4zajQkRYL4 Above is a YouTube link to a vote of thanks from Nelson Bwire, The Project lead and a statement from Coach Van of Real Maono FC whose team is a beneficiary of the Project. The Growing Menace of Gambling Addiction Among Kenyan Youth Kenya’s gambling industry has experienced a rapid rise over the past decade, with online sports betting becoming a particularly pervasive issue. The easy accessibility of online...

"Nyinyi vijana kazi yenu ni mbili: Kuappear huko kufundishwa, na kufinya kompyuta na uweke pesa ya dollar kwa mfuko yako. Wewe utashindwa kufinya kompyuta ndio upate pesa?" President Ruto's words, not mine! Good news Kenyans, We are going digital! The ICT CS Eliud Owalo recently announced the establishment of 1,450 ICT hubs in every ward nationwide. Nonetheless, much as I would like to, this article is not intended to pay...

Nairobi, Kenya – At a gambling harm awareness event dubbed Tahadhari Athari za Kamari Awareness Day, in Nairobi’s estate Githurai Social Hall, GASK seeks to engage the local youth in a pivotal conversation regarding the perils of gambling and how to seek support when affected. In this social hall buzzed by a range of activities are young men and women seated in groups, others on their phones appearing to be...

By Nelson Bwire,As a leader in the gaming awareness team, I recently led a presentation before parliament members following an invitation to contribute to the Gambling Control Bill and the National Lottery Bill 2023. Our goal was to shed light on the far-reaching effects of gambling and advocate for responsible practices that safeguard our society. GASK leaders Nelson Bwire and Weldon Koros during the presentation. Exploring Gambling's Socio-Economic Impact:Our team...

PHOTO BY BRIAN OTIENO Gambling addiction is a serious issue that can have significant negative impacts on the lives of individuals and their families, as well as on society as a whole. In Kenya, the availability of internet gambling has increased in recent years, raising concerns about the potential for increased rates of gambling addiction. In this article, we will explore the role of internet gambling in the development of...

Gambling in Kenya traditionally included activities such as wagering at casinos, card games and games of personal skill for example pool and video games. However, with the emergence of online-gambling or internet betting over the past decade, gambling has become rampant in the country and has affection among everyone but I have to point out specific demography that’s highly affected. Young Men! The die-hards of football and most other sports...

As a Kenyan, I am truly appreciative of the wealth of technological advancements I have witnessed in recent decades. Today, we can conduct business transactions from our mobile devices regardless of internet connectivity. Also, gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, and computers have become an inextricable component of everyday life, particularly in urban areas. Further, I have often marveled at the rapid expansion of telecommunication infrastructure in our country and the...

( Ni game moja tu imeniangusha) When habitually gambling; whether its sports betting, virtual leagues, online casino, slot machines, lottery etc 80% of the time you almost won, right? I bet you did. It was that one game or lucky number or card that did put you out of the win. Many think this is a coincidence but that's not the case. The jackpots, multibets and slot machines many times are designed...