This archive report was first published on 20 August 2019.
On August 20, 2019, Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) publicly criticized the government's decision to suspend betting licenses, citing concerns over the industry's impact on the country's youth.
The suspension of betting licenses was met with opposition from MPs, who argued that the move would lead to job losses and economic instability.
According to reports, the government had suspended the licenses in an effort to curb the spread of betting addiction among young people.
