This podcast delves into Kenya's escalating gambling crisis, specifically examining its alarming grip on many informal settlements in Nairobi. We explore how the rise of mobile betting and the proliferation of betting shops have deluded many, particularly young people, into believing it's an easy escape from poverty. What often starts as a casual way to make quick money frequently spirals into a habit that individuals cannot control.

Listen as we uncover the profound impact on lives, where people have lost everything, including jobs, marriages, homes, relationships, and dreams. We hear firsthand accounts from individuals like Wickliffe Oloney, Isabella Aini, and Daniel, a teacher who lost a significant portion of his pension to gambling. The podcast highlights how gambling has become a coping mechanism for some, helping them deal psychologically with issues such as stress at home or unforthcoming finances, in the hope of making more money. We reveal how the prevalence of gambling shops at every corner in areas like Kangi underscores the severity of this crisis, and why many young people, though willing to quit, don't know how to break free from this powerful addiction.