Sh109,000 Lost to Football Bets by Shop Attendant in Ongata Rongai

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Nyakundi Report

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Football betting has become a significant issue affecting many young people, with hundreds of thousands putting their money on the line daily, hoping to multiply it.

Often, these bets result in losses, and there are numerous stories of individuals who have gambled away essential funds like rent money or school fees.

Sam Gichuru, founder of Nailab, shared a story about a shop attendant in Ongata Rongai who spent Sh109,000 of his employer's money on football betting, unfortunately placing losing bets.

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