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Why betting is going to be difficult after Government imposes tax on gamblers

[Courtesy]

Kenyan gamblers have been dealt a major blow after National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich proposed a 10 per cent excise duty on betting for every amount staked to curb the negative impact of gambling in society.

While presenting the 2019/20 Financial Year Budget in Parliament on Thursday, CS Rotich said the move is aimed at curtailing the negative impact arising from betting activities.

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