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Ambrose Rachier: Sponsorship. Overtaxing betting firms could kill local sports

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AMBROSE DICKSON OTIENO RACHIER

Kenyan Premier League Limited Chairman, Ambrose Rachier, has weighed on the debate about the proposal by the Government to introduce a uniform 50% tax across board on betting, lottery and gaming competitions.

According to Rachier, the colossal tax increment would inadvertently wipe out significant investments in the country’s sporting federations courtesy of various betting and gaming firms.

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