By NDUNG'U GACHANEMore by this AuthorThe government has been urged to control online betting and gambling which has been associated with increased cases of mental illnesses in Mt Kenya region. Related Content Mental illness among central youth on the riseMr Mwangi, said who likened betting to the killer cancer disease, said it is the high time that government protected the youth from betting. "Most youth are victims of online gambling and betting. The government has to protect the youth from betting and gambling companies because betting has caused havoc on public health in central Kenya due to mental illnesses," he said. He added that it is unfortunate that government has no data to show who is betting, where and when, saying regulations are needed to control the sector.

Source: Daily Nation March 27, 2019 06:45 UTC