KENYA Kenyans should support Government in the fight against gambling 3 years ago Samuel Post Views: 767 The Interior and National Coordination Cabinet Secretary (CS), Fred Matiang’i on Tuesday called upon all Kenyans to join the government in the fight against gambling and betting. Speaking during a meeting with the Muslim leadership in Nairobi, the CS urged Kenyans to be at the forefront in the fight against this vice for the future of country and its children. The government recently shut down two major betting firms that have been operating in the country. He said he was satisfied with the ongoing crackdown on gambling machines and betting companies in the country but noted that the war on gambling has not been all smooth though fruits could be seen so far. “Data shows since we started the crackdown on gambling, change has been seen and I am resolute in stopping it since no country has been built on gambling,” – said Dr. Matiang’i. The National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale emphasized that gambling should be banned completely as it is a threat to national security. “The Muslim leadership has a role to play in protecting national security and the interest of the people of Kenya,” – Duale added. He further urged all Muslim leaders and Imams to address the issue of gambling and intoxicants in mosques to stop the vice among youths. The Jamia Mosque Committee Chairman, Abdulatif Esajee said that the Muslim community has strongly asked their believers to stay away from gambling. “The Government should not only increase penalties for offenders but also focus on the education of young people and control the gambling industry because of its destructive nature,” – Esajee said He further urged the Government to build confidence among Kenyans in the fight against corruption by uprightly fighting it. The Chairman lauded the Government’s commitment to promoting understanding and collaboration between government and the Muslim community. Source: kenyanews.go.ke About Post Author Samuel I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. See author's posts SamuelI am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: gambling in Kenya, muslim Continue Reading Previous Winning Post: Hard lessons to be learnt in KenyaNext Kenyan gambling struggles expected to hit M-Pesa revenue More Stories EXPERTS KENYA BetEngines launches the first Sportsbook software solution tailor-made for the African market. 4 days ago Adeleye Awakan EXPERTS KENYA Ronald Karauri’s Inspiring Journey from Pilot to SportPesa Billionaire 4 days ago Szarlot KENYA ONLINE The Rise of Crypto Casinos in Kenya 4 days ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA Betting firms rush to comply with new tax regulations 5 days ago Samuel KENYA ONLINE NCC, NLRC collaborate to fight illicit gamers 6 days ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Bangbet Review: Everything You Need to Know 6 days ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Which way for betting tax as bill up for debate? 6 days ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Protected: Kenya: How Betway and SportyBet evaded billions in taxes 7 days ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Altenar details global expansion plans 7 days ago Samuel KENYA LOTTERIES State set to start national lottery to fund sports, arts 1 week ago Samuel EXPERTS HOT NEWS KENYA KRA hooks second batch of betting firms on its system 2 weeks ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Utilize Online Gambling Platforms to Avoid Taxes 2 weeks ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.