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Man hangs self in Eldoret after losing Sh45,000 in bet

The betting craze has turned into a source of pain for some families, with some committing suicide over it. It has also led to family break-ups.

The most tragic case is that of Kennedy Kosgei of Eldoret, who borrowed Sh45,000 from Kenya Commercial Bank and placed all the stake on Spanish football club Real Madrid using two different accounts on online betting firm Sportpesa.

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