Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni |
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has ordered that no new
licences should be issued to sports betting companies nor renewing of
permits for the existing ones.
According to Minister of
State for Finance, Mr David Bahati, the President gave the directive
saying that gambling has diverted attention of the youth from hard work.
“We
have received a directive from President Museveni to stop licensing
sports betting, gaming and gambling companies. The President has now
directed the board which has been regulating them. From now onwards, no
new companies are going to be licensed. Those which are already
registered, no renewal of licences when they expire,” Mr Bahati revealed
on Sunday during a church service in Rugarama Hill in western Kabale
town.
Mr Bahati said church leaders who have been
against sports betting can now praise the Lord because their prayers
have been answered.
When contacted, the Ministry of Finance
spokesman, Mr Jim Mugunga, said he was unaware of the president's
directive but added that he does not doubt it.
“I don’t know but since it was said by a minister, quote him. That’s good news,” Mr Mugunga said.
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