{"id":13559,"date":"2026-06-22T08:21:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T05:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=13559"},"modified":"2026-06-22T08:21:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T05:21:49","slug":"shock-as-kenyan-dad-orders-his-genz-son-to-return-kes-20-million-he-had-won-from-betting-despite-them-having-rent-arrears-saying-gamblers-will-never-go-to-heaven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=13559","title":{"rendered":"Shock as Kenyan Dad orders his GENZ son to return Kes 20 Million he had won from Betting despite them having rent arrears, saying gamblers will never go to heaven."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living in a modest household in one of Nairobi\u2019s low-income estates, Joshua Kimeu left his relatives and neighbours stunned after taking a firm stand against his own son\u2019s windfall. His son, Brian, had recently won KES 20 million through betting, but instead of celebrating the unexpected fortune, Joshua insisted that the entire amount be returned. In his view, money earned from gambling carried a negative spiritual weight and would eventually bring trouble to the family rather than stability.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"499\">Brian, on the other hand, tried everything he could to change his father\u2019s mind. He explained that the win was not just blind luck, but the result of careful research and predictions he had been using from a betting analysis platform known as\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nairobets.com\/\">NairoBets<\/a><\/b>. He believed the platform had improved his understanding of matches and helped him make more informed decisions. Despite his detailed explanations and emotional appeals, Joshua remained unmoved, holding tightly to his beliefs and refusing to accept the money into their household.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1576\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"1034\">Although the disagreement created clear tension between them, Brian says the experience has not changed his appreciation for the progress he feels he has made. He recalls how, before discovering\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nairobets.com\/\">NairoBets<\/a><\/b>, consistent losses were the norm and betting felt more like guesswork than strategy. Since using the platform, he claims his results have improved significantly, and he continues to encourage others facing similar struggles to explore more structured approaches to betting\u2014even as he comes to terms with his father\u2019s unwavering decision.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you wish to make some extra income through Betting,\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nairobets.com\/\">Visit NairoBets and Get Started<\/a><\/b>. You will thank us later.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For accurate predictions (30-80 odds daily) plus Sportpesa and Betika Jackpots, pay Kes 499 to Mpesa Till 768766 and you will receive predictions for the all the month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in a modest household in one of Nairobi\u2019s low-income estates, Joshua Kimeu left his relatives and neighbours stunned after taking a firm stand against his own son\u2019s windfall. 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