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    "speaker_name": "Endebess, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr). Robert Pukose",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to support the Motion on regulation of the betting industry by Hon. Duncan Mathenge. In this Motion, Hon. Mathenge, Member for Nyeri Town, asks the House to adopt that we regulate the running of lotteries and any other forms of betting disguised as polls, contests, and other SMS-based gaming by media houses; and ensure strict operationalization of the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act and increase control and oversight of the betting industry. As you are aware, the issue of betting is a serious one in the country, and if not properly regulated it can get out of hand. At the same time, if you look at the issue of betting, there are other organisations that are supporting sporting activities like SportPesa, which was initially in this country. When we visited Tanzania during the last EALA Games, there were very many nice activities that have been done by SportPesa. They are able to collect a good amount of money. I think the only problem is how to regulate this betting industry to ensure that it is not abused and at the same time, not exploitative. This is because when we leave it to become exploitative, especially among the youth, more often, they get addicted. You will end up with too many cases of addiction. When some youth and individuals go to offices, instead of spending time to do their work, they use it to bet. I think it has to be regulated in such a way that it is done within a limit. As much as it is able to promote certain activities within the country, it should do so responsibly. I think the issues that Hon. Mathenge is raising are within parameters that will ensure that this is an industry that is well controlled and one that can grow and support various activities within the country. With those few remarks, I support."
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