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Eight seized for operating lottery machines illegally
Security officers arrange some of the unlicensed gambling machines they impounded from various villages and slums in Kisumu County on October 30, 2016. Law to control gambling industry set for debate in Parliament. PHOTO | TONNY OMONDI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Last Wednesday, a Member of the County Assembly tabled a motion calling for authorities to seize the machines and their owners.
- Nyalenda B Ward Rep James Were said a man killed his wife in a slum on claims that she gambled away money meant for food.
- Residents have also complained that their children steal money, especially coins, that they use for gambling.
- On Monday, County Commissioner Maalim Mohammed said eight people were arrested in the crackdown that began on Sunday.
Eight people were arrested on Monday and 47 lottery machines impounded in Kisumu in an operation aimed at ending gambling.
Last Wednesday, a Member of the County Assembly tabled a motion calling for authorities to seize the machines and their owners.
