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Kenyans gambled Sh83 billion through M-Pesa in six months

By Dominic Omondi | 4yrs ago

 

Man watches soccer match and bets on the game. [Courtesy]

Kenyans gambled Sh83.2 billion via M-Pesa in the six months to September 2021, offering a peek into the multi-billion-shilling sports betting industry.

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