This comparative analysis examines the effectiveness of mandatory responsible gambling (RG) messages in advertisements across multiple jurisdictions over the past decade. The research reveals a consistent pattern of limited effectiveness across all measured dimensions: message recall, behavioral change, help-seeking outcomes, and…
Blockchain for Verifiable Gaming Protection
This research examines how blockchain technology’s core features—transparency and immutability are revolutionizing player protection in gaming ecosystems worldwide. Blockchain’s immutable ledger system ensures that player protection measures, once recorded, cannot be altered by operators, creating unprecedented transparency where every transaction, betting…
Emerging Financial Literacy Technologies for Kenya’s Financial Inclusion
This research examines how emerging financial literacy technologies can transform Kenya’s financial education landscape through accessibility and personalization features. The analysis reveals that AI-driven personalization, gamification, mobile-first design, and behavioral nudging create unprecedented opportunities for adaptive learning pathways and real-time financial…
Leveraging Technology to Deliver Innovative Carbon Credit & Sustainability Solutions
Introduction Kenya’s carbon credit market is at a pivotal growth stage, driven by global demand for high-integrity offsets and increasing domestic regulation. There is a unique opportunity for companies to enter the space with technology-driven solutions that combine environmental impact, social…
Gambling Addiction Rewires Neural Circuits Like Hard Drugs
This comprehensive research analysis examines gambling disorder as a complex behavioral addiction characterized by dysregulated brain reward circuits and compromised executive control. The study reveals that gambling disorder shares remarkable neurobiological similarities with substance use disorders, involving the mesolimbic dopamine pathway…
Algorithm-Driven Behavioral Nudges in Digital Gambling
Algorithm-driven behavioral nudges represent a powerful intervention mechanism in digital gambling platforms that can either exploit psychological vulnerabilities or promote responsible gambling behavior, depending on their design and implementation. This comprehensive analysis examines how sophisticated nudging systems influence gambling behavior patterns…
Global Warming and Climate Change: Impacts, Gaps & Tech-Forward Solutions
Kenya is experiencing sharper climate extremes, especially destructive floods following years of drought, driven by a warming climate and climate variability. In 2024, floods killed hundreds, displaced hundreds of thousands, and damaged critical infrastructure, underscoring high vulnerability in informal settlements and…
Mental Health and Betting
The link between gambling addiction and mental health issues Gambling addiction or gambling disorder, is closely linked to mental health issues. It can worsen existing conditions like depression and anxiety, and is also a significant risk factor for suicidal thoughts…
Financial Literacy as a Protective Factor Against Problem Gambling
Yes, AI solutions are becoming increasingly accessible to businesses .
Can AI Therapists Address Kenya’s Mental Health Crisis by 2025?
How AI is being used to provide personalized shopping experiences and improve customer satisfaction