You turn on the radio, and every commercial break is bombarded with gambling ads. Bet on this. Bet on that. The noise is non-stop. Kenya is rapidly becoming the gambling capital, and it’s not just a bad habit anymore; it’s an epidemic. Think about it: People are risking it all for a chance at something they can’t control. From your neighbor selling his plot to gamble on the "guess the animal sound" contest, to that cousin who just put his entire salary on an online bet because “today’s odds are too good to ignore.” And guess what? None of them are winning. They're just slowly sinking deeper into a pit. But here’s where the real problem lies: gambling isn’t about getting rich, it’s about losing over time. You see it everywhere: A guy bets KES 10,000 on a game, and when he wins KES 5,000, he celebrates like he hit the jackpot. What he doesn’t say is he’s lost KES 50,000 in the past month trying to get those "big wins." But hey, that’s how addiction works. And here’s the crazy part: We’re told, “It’s just for fun, no harm.” But when you’re trading your rent money for a shot at winning, or when your mom’s pension is at risk for a bet on “who’s winning the World Cup,” that’s not fun, t’s desperation. So, let's get one thing straight: Gambling is not an investment. It’s a cycle of false hope and empty promises. You can’t gamble your way to success, and you definitely can’t escape your problems by throwing money at them. The truth is simple: Start investing in skills, not short-lived thrills. Learn something valuable. Create something that lasts. Stop looking for shortcuts in places that only lead you to a dead end.