Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 1581040,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1581040/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 434,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Molo, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kuria Kimani",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "5. A list from BCLB of ongoing and concluded disciplinary cases against errant betting and gaming firms and media stations in the past 20 years. This is only a preliminary report. The most comprehensive feedback will come from the Betting Control and Licensing Board. However, I wish to inform the House that following the debate raised here, BCLB has banned all advertisements of those games across local stations, media, the internet and social platforms. This may be a step in the right direction to address addiction. When this issue came up, we received many views from the public not only about those games of chance, but also about the so-called prize control games, particularly on vernacular radio stations. If you listen to those stations, whether in the morning, afternoon or evening, you will hear elderly people being encouraged to stake small amounts, Ksh100, for example, to win items such as motorcycles. It is imperative to know how much Kenyans are spending on those form of prize betting. That is one of the matters that we hope we can expand in our scope as given to us by this House. While betting is not illegal in Kenya, it is highly addictive. Therefore, it must be properly regulated to reduce incidences of suicide, domestic violence and other social ills that are associated with gambling addiction. This Statement is not exhaustive; it is a preliminary one. The Hon. Member who raised the concern has been very patient and consistent. When the House resumes from the short recess, we shall prioritise and issue a comprehensive statement. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
}