Peer-Reviewed Article February 17, 2020
Gambling Addiction and Youth Vulnerability in Urban Kenya: Socio-Economic Dimensions and Policy Imperatives
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Published in: Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS)
Publisher: Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED) • Kenya • 2523-6725 • 2616-9177
Abstract
Investigates the rise of mobile sports betting and virtual gambling addictions among youth populations in Nairobi and Western Kenya. Details the micro-economic impacts on household savings and argues for robust statutory mental health and consumer protection policies.