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Why Kenya’s economy is run by 10 players and 45 million spectators

The Kenyan economy mirrors the English Premier League. It has more spectators than players.

Some of the most loyal fans of the EPL have never played football. But they will bet against the winning team, leave home to watch the match in a sports bar and report to work on Monday sad because “their” team lost.

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