Gambling addiction teaches Giro costly, lifelong lessons

Youth in slums, particularly the vulnerable, are drawn by false promise of quick gains.

by GILBERT KOECH

Realtime19 March 2025 - 04:50

In Summary

The consequences of gambling were devastating as it led to separation from his family, financial ruin and despair.
Kawangware, where he resides, bears the brunt of gambling - being home to a predominantly young population - with 65 per cent being children and youth.

*Waziri Organisation founder Stephen Giro (in face mask) hangs out with some youth /GILBERT KOECH*

Youth in slums, particularly the vulnerable, are drawn by false promise of quick gains

With a burning desire to join the millionaire club, Stephen Giro started gambling at 19 years.

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