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'Pata potea' allowed in Nairobi, say police

Gamblers popularly known as pata-potea engaging passers-by near St Peter's Clavers along Racecourse Road. [File, Standard]

Pata potea gambling business is now legal in the city, Nairobi police boss has said.

Chances are that if you report to the police that you have been conned on the streets, the perpetrators will not be brought to book due to their new found immunity.

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