- PAST EVENTS -
KIBERA OUTREACH
CATEGORY : COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM
VENUE : KIBERA TOWN CENTRE
DATE : 21/12/2019
Jointly with BBC Africa, we screened “Gamblers like me film” on the dangerous explosion of sports betting across Africa. We later educated the public on the treatment options available for compulsive gamblers
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OUTREACH
CATEGORY : SCHOOL BASED PROGRAM
VENUE : KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
DATE : 21/2/2020
We conducted a campaign at Kenyatta University to create awareness for the students and the administration on the extent of gambling participation, behaviors and attitudes. Our aim was to promote the right attitudes and values that influence ethical behaviors among students.
TASKFORCE ON MENTAL HEALTH
CATEGORY : PUBLIC INTEREST PROGRAM
VENUE : KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE
DATE : 20/1/2020
Pursuant to the Cabinet directive on the 21st November 2019, a Taskforce on mental health was constituted and inaugurated on the 11th December 2019 by the Cabinet Secretary for Health. The Taskforce was mandated to; assess the prevailing mental health status in Kenya, the social determinants and other factors contributing to adverse mental health. We submitted our oral proposals on practical solutions to curb gambling addiction to the Taskforce on Monday 20th January 2020
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY / FFA OUTREACH
CATEGORY : SCHOOL BASED PROGRAM
VENUE : STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
DATE : 8/2/2020
At the invitation of the Football Foundation for Africa (FFA), we attended the OBAMA CUP at Strathmore university and explained how gambling does not need to go hand in hand with football.
VYBZ RADIO SHOW
CATEGORY : COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM
VENUE : STANDARD MEDIA GROUP
DATE : 15/11/2021
The Federation held a talk show on responsible gambling at Vybz Radio Station. During this session, we discussed what responsible gambling is, the risks of irresponsible gambling, and how consumers can protect themselves and others from gambling-related harm.
WORLD CONSUMER DAY
CATEGORY : COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS
VENUE : ZION MALL ELDORET
DATE : 8/2/2020
At the invitation of the Competition Authority of Kenya we conducted an awareness campaign at Zion Mall in Eldoret on 8th February 2020. The theme of the event was “ Fair Digital Finance”. We educated the public on responsible spending habits and the steps they can take to stop gambling.