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The double-edged sword of closing betting companies in Kenya

Recently, Kenyans have witnessed major betting companies closing shop in Kenya. SportPesa laid off 400 employees as it closed its operations in Kenya. Thousands more lost their jobs when Betin quit operating in Kenya.

For a long time, sports gambling was a menace in Kenya, especially among the youth. Therefore, it was a relief when the betting companies stopped operating in Kenya.

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