After graft and drug abuse, gambling ranks third in Kenya
According to the Betting Control and Licencing Board, more than 80 per cent of gambling activities in Kenya are online.
Frustrating • Shouldn’t the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority make it easier for people to get what actually belongs to them? asks a frustrated Opiyo Oduwo, adding: “I’ve some small money with the authority that I tried to claim sometime back, but was put off by the bureaucracy. This explains why the fund keeps on swelling.” He can be reached on Tel 0722210150 or through [email protected].
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Delegate • There is an emerging tendency of national leaders trying to micromanage everything, including policies, causing anger, distress, tempers and the use of unpalatable language”, says Dickson K. Such leaders, he pleads, should learn to delegate some of their duties to their assistants. “Let your juniors shine so that you can stay sane and retain respect,” he pleads. His contact is [email protected].
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Humble pie • President William Ruto, who not long ago swore that he would never include the opposition in his government, has swallowed humble pie by reaching out to former ODM leader Raila Odinga and now his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, seeking security from Gen Z and other critics, says Jim Okwako. “With Raila’s and Kenyatta’s allies in the broad-based government, Ruto is diminished.”
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Gambling • After corruption and drug abuse, gambling has firmly taken the third position in the country, says Evans Macharia Mwangi. “Most vernacular radio stations have become more of casinos. Instead of entertainment and information, their main job now is gambling. Why has the government allowed this? Is it because of the taxes collected from it?” His email address is [email protected].
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Water proof • Though he doesn’t say whether he’s fallen victim before, Charles Wakaba Kamanga wants mobile phone makers to save users the agony of losing their gadgets. Says he: “Manufacture waterproof phones as many gadgets are lost by accidentally falling into water. Watch and camera makers have waterproof products. Phone makers should follow suit.” His contact is [email protected].
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