Debate on betting in Kenya needs facts, not myth-mongering
By Cindy Kirui Much of the cacophony of voices condemning Kenya’s betting industry is rooted in anecdote, moral posturing, and outright misinformation. While concerns over gambling addiction and financial recklessness may have shades of validity, the discourse has devolved into a festival of hyperbole, where myths masquerade as truths and correlation is confused with causation.
Betting calls for personal discipline, not misinformed castigation
By Cindy Kirui. In recent years, Kenya’s gaming industry has become a lightning rod for heated debate. Critics argue that betting platforms exploit vulnerable citizens, fuel addiction, and erode societal values. While these concerns are not entirely unfounded, the narrative often overlooks a critical truth that betting, like many other consumer choices, is a matter